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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,138.81, 16,750.56 and 6,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,138.81, 16,750.56 and 6,832.65 is: 9,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,138.81 : 16,750.56 = 6,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,138.81/16,750.56 = 6,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,138.81x = 16,750.56 × 6,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,138.81x = 114,450,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,450,713.78/12,138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.50

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