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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.23, 16,767.32 and 6,845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.23, 16,767.32 and 6,845.04 is: 9,446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.23 : 16,767.32 = 6,845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.23/16,767.32 = 6,845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.23x = 16,767.32 × 6,845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.23x = 114,772,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,772,983.79/12,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.16

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