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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,147.71, 16,763.49 and 6,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,147.71, 16,763.49 and 6,842.40 is: 9,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,147.71 : 16,763.49 = 6,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,147.71/16,763.49 = 6,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,147.71x = 16,763.49 × 6,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,147.71x = 114,702,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,702,503.98/12,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.32

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