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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.99, 16,881.51 and 6,643.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.99, 16,881.51 and 6,643.99 is: 9,168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.99 : 16,881.51 = 6,643.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.99/16,881.51 = 6,643.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.99x = 16,881.51 × 6,643.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.99x = 112,160,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,160,583.62/12,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.70

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