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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,238.97, 16,889.88 and 6,649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,238.97, 16,889.88 and 6,649.97 is: 9,177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,238.97 : 16,889.88 = 6,649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,238.97/16,889.88 = 6,649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,238.97x = 16,889.88 × 6,649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,238.97x = 112,317,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,317,174.19/12,238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.01

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