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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.56, 16,881.88 and 6,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.56, 16,881.88 and 6,644.56 is: 9,169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.56 : 16,881.88 = 6,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.56/16,881.88 = 6,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.56x = 16,881.88 × 6,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.56x = 112,172,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,172,664.57/12,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.26

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