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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,147.27, 16,763.56 and 6,842.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,147.27, 16,763.56 and 6,842.27 is: 9,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,147.27 : 16,763.56 = 6,842.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,147.27/16,763.56 = 6,842.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,147.27x = 16,763.56 × 6,842.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,147.27x = 114,700,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,700,828.48/12,147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.52

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