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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.45, 16,767.95 and 6,844.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.45, 16,767.95 and 6,844.95 is: 9,446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.45 : 16,767.95 = 6,844.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.45/16,767.95 = 6,844.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.45x = 16,767.95 × 6,844.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.45x = 114,775,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,775,745.13/12,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.21

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