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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.69, 16,767.95 and 6,561.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.69, 16,767.95 and 6,561.69 is: 9,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.69 : 16,767.95 = 6,561.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.69/16,767.95 = 6,561.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.69x = 16,767.95 × 6,561.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.69x = 110,026,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,026,039.71/12,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.13

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