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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.22, 16,908.08 and 6,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.22, 16,908.08 and 6,663.22 is: 9,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.22 : 16,908.08 = 6,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.22/16,908.08 = 6,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.22x = 16,908.08 × 6,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.22x = 112,662,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,662,181.23/12,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.25

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