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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,154.50, 16,772.79 and 6,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,154.50, 16,772.79 and 6,849 is: 9,451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,154.50 : 16,772.79 = 6,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,154.50/16,772.79 = 6,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,154.50x = 16,772.79 × 6,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,154.50x = 114,876,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,876,838.71/12,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.38

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