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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.67, 16,770.78 and 7,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.67, 16,770.78 and 7,119.87 is: 9,825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.67 : 16,770.78 = 7,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.67/16,770.78 = 7,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.67x = 16,770.78 × 7,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.67x = 119,405,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,405,773.40/12,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.48

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