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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.59, 16,880.89 and 6,643.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.59, 16,880.89 and 6,643.59 is: 9,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.59 : 16,880.89 = 6,643.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.59/16,880.89 = 6,643.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.59x = 16,880.89 × 6,643.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.59x = 112,149,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,149,712.00/12,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.11

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