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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,148.17, 16,764.71 and 7,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,148.17, 16,764.71 and 7,366.94 is: 10,166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,148.17 : 16,764.71 = 7,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,148.17/16,764.71 = 7,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,148.17x = 16,764.71 × 7,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,148.17x = 123,504,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,504,554.90/12,148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.52

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