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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.36, 16,767.43 and 6,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.36, 16,767.43 and 6,846.89 is: 9,448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.36 : 16,767.43 = 6,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.36/16,767.43 = 6,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.36x = 16,767.43 × 6,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.36x = 114,804,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,804,630.72/12,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.66

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