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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.72, 16,885.38 and 6,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.72, 16,885.38 and 6,646.72 is: 9,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.72 : 16,885.38 = 6,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.72/16,885.38 = 6,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.72x = 16,885.38 × 6,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.72x = 112,232,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,232,392.95/12,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.52

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