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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.16, 16,881.90 and 6,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.16, 16,881.90 and 6,644.28 is: 9,169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.16 : 16,881.90 = 6,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.16/16,881.90 = 6,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.16x = 16,881.90 × 6,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.16x = 112,168,070.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,168,070.53/12,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.18

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