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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.95, 16,875.93 and 6,639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.95, 16,875.93 and 6,639.95 is: 9,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.95 : 16,875.93 = 6,639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.95/16,875.93 = 6,639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.95x = 16,875.93 × 6,639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.95x = 112,055,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,055,247.02/12,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.12

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