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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.29, 16,770.11 and 6,774.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.29, 16,770.11 and 6,774.66 is: 9,348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.29 : 16,770.11 = 6,774.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.29/16,770.11 = 6,774.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.29x = 16,770.11 × 6,774.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.29x = 113,611,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,611,675.69/12,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.99

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