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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.38, 16,768.72 and 7,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.38, 16,768.72 and 7,114.30 is: 9,818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.38 : 16,768.72 = 7,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.38/16,768.72 = 7,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.38x = 16,768.72 × 7,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.38x = 119,297,704.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,297,704.70/12,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,818.43

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