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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.76, 16,885.10 and 6,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.76, 16,885.10 and 6,646.76 is: 9,172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.76 : 16,885.10 = 6,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.76/16,885.10 = 6,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.76x = 16,885.10 × 6,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.76x = 112,231,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,231,174.04/12,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.39

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