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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.99, 16,770.43 and 6,775.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.99, 16,770.43 and 6,775.25 is: 9,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.99 : 16,770.43 = 6,775.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.99/16,770.43 = 6,775.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.99x = 16,770.43 × 6,775.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.99x = 113,623,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,623,755.07/12,152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.45

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