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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.56, 16,739.97 and 6,825.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.56, 16,739.97 and 6,825.26 is: 9,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.56 : 16,739.97 = 6,825.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.56/16,739.97 = 6,825.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.56x = 16,739.97 × 6,825.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.56x = 114,254,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,254,663.90/12,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.75

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