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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.76, 16,770.42 and 6,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.76, 16,770.42 and 6,847.26 is: 9,449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.76 : 16,770.42 = 6,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.76/16,770.42 = 6,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.76x = 16,770.42 × 6,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.76x = 114,831,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,831,426.05/12,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.00

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