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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.70, 16,875.44 and 6,639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.70, 16,875.44 and 6,639.70 is: 9,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.70 : 16,875.44 = 6,639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.70/16,875.44 = 6,639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.70x = 16,875.44 × 6,639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.70x = 112,047,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,047,858.97/12,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.70

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