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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.22, 16,881.93 and 6,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.22, 16,881.93 and 6,644.22 is: 9,169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.22 : 16,881.93 = 6,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.22/16,881.93 = 6,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.22x = 16,881.93 × 6,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.22x = 112,167,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,167,256.94/12,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.07

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