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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.92, 16,875.78 and 6,639.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.92, 16,875.78 and 6,639.92 is: 9,163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.92 : 16,875.78 = 6,639.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.92/16,875.78 = 6,639.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.92x = 16,875.78 × 6,639.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.92x = 112,053,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,053,829.14/12,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.02

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