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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,238.92, 16,889.58 and 6,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,238.92, 16,889.58 and 6,649.92 is: 9,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,238.92 : 16,889.58 = 6,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,238.92/16,889.58 = 6,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,238.92x = 16,889.58 × 6,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,238.92x = 112,314,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,314,355.83/12,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.82

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