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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.83, 16,763.54 and 7,672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.83, 16,763.54 and 7,672.88 is: 10,585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.83 : 16,763.54 = 7,672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.83/16,763.54 = 7,672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.83x = 16,763.54 × 7,672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.83x = 128,624,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,624,508.61/12,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.66

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