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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,154.88, 16,773.73 and 6,565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,154.88, 16,773.73 and 6,565.88 is: 9,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,154.88 : 16,773.73 = 6,565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,154.88/16,773.73 = 6,565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,154.88x = 16,773.73 × 6,565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,154.88x = 110,134,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,134,298.33/12,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.91

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