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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,226.50, 16,872.57 and 6,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,226.50, 16,872.57 and 6,637.50 is: 9,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,226.50 : 16,872.57 = 6,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,226.50/16,872.57 = 6,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,226.50x = 16,872.57 × 6,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,226.50x = 111,991,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,991,683.38/12,226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.75

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