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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.88, 16,876.16 and 6,639.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.88, 16,876.16 and 6,639.88 is: 9,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.88 : 16,876.16 = 6,639.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.88/16,876.16 = 6,639.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.88x = 16,876.16 × 6,639.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.88x = 112,055,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,055,677.26/12,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.20

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