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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,226.72, 16,872.89 and 6,637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,226.72, 16,872.89 and 6,637.72 is: 9,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,226.72 : 16,872.89 = 6,637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,226.72/16,872.89 = 6,637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,226.72x = 16,872.89 × 6,637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,226.72x = 111,997,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,997,519.41/12,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.06

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