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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,143.89, 16,759.43 and 6,766.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,143.89, 16,759.43 and 6,766.69 is: 9,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,143.89 : 16,759.43 = 6,766.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,143.89/16,759.43 = 6,766.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,143.89x = 16,759.43 × 6,766.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,143.89x = 113,405,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,405,867.39/12,143.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.51

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