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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.06, 16,767.86 and 9,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.06, 16,767.86 and 9,160.62 is: 12,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.06 : 16,767.86 = 9,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.06/16,767.86 = 9,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.06x = 16,767.86 × 9,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.06x = 153,603,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,603,947.87/12,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.24

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