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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235, 16,884.68 and 6,646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235, 16,884.68 and 6,646.36 is: 9,172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235 : 16,884.68 = 6,646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235/16,884.68 = 6,646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235x = 16,884.68 × 6,646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235x = 112,221,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,221,661.76/12,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.18

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