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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.51, 16,770.83 and 7,912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.51, 16,770.83 and 7,912.15 is: 10,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.51 : 16,770.83 = 7,912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.51/16,770.83 = 7,912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.51x = 16,770.83 × 7,912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.51x = 132,693,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,693,199.17/12,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,920.80

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