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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.52, 16,875.32 and 6,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.52, 16,875.32 and 6,639.52 is: 9,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.52 : 16,875.32 = 6,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.52/16,875.32 = 6,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.52x = 16,875.32 × 6,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.52x = 112,044,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,044,024.65/12,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.52

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