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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.89, 16,767.71 and 6,773.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.89, 16,767.71 and 6,773.05 is: 9,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.89 : 16,767.71 = 6,773.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.89/16,767.71 = 6,773.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.89x = 16,767.71 × 6,773.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.89x = 113,568,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,568,550.71/12,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.52

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