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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.32, 16,735.37 and 6,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.32, 16,735.37 and 6,822 is: 9,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.32 : 16,735.37 = 6,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.32/16,735.37 = 6,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.32x = 16,735.37 × 6,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.32x = 114,168,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,168,660.03/12,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.17

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