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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.08, 16,758.90 and 7,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.08, 16,758.90 and 7,958.52 is: 10,976.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.08 : 16,758.90 = 7,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.08/16,758.90 = 7,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.08x = 16,758.90 × 7,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.08x = 133,376,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,376,040.83/12,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.48

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