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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.33, 16,767.38 and 6,846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.33, 16,767.38 and 6,846.86 is: 9,448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.33 : 16,767.38 = 6,846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.33/16,767.38 = 6,846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.33x = 16,767.38 × 6,846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.33x = 114,803,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,803,903.43/12,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.62

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