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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.83, 16,770.90 and 6,563.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.83, 16,770.90 and 6,563.83 is: 9,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.83 : 16,770.90 = 6,563.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.83/16,770.90 = 6,563.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.83x = 16,770.90 × 6,563.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.83x = 110,081,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,081,252.69/12,152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.08

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