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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,226.41, 16,872.49 and 6,637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,226.41, 16,872.49 and 6,637.41 is: 9,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,226.41 : 16,872.49 = 6,637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,226.41/16,872.49 = 6,637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,226.41x = 16,872.49 × 6,637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,226.41x = 111,989,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,989,633.85/12,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.65

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