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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,238.72, 16,889.04 and 6,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,238.72, 16,889.04 and 6,649.68 is: 9,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,238.72 : 16,889.04 = 6,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,238.72/16,889.04 = 6,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,238.72x = 16,889.04 × 6,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,238.72x = 112,306,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,306,711.51/12,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.34

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