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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149.76, 16,766.72 and 6,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149.76, 16,766.72 and 6,844.68 is: 9,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149.76 : 16,766.72 = 6,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149.76/16,766.72 = 6,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149.76x = 16,766.72 × 6,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149.76x = 114,762,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,762,833.05/12,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.69

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