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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,154.93, 16,773.80 and 6,565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,154.93, 16,773.80 and 6,565.93 is: 9,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,154.93 : 16,773.80 = 6,565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,154.93/16,773.80 = 6,565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,154.93x = 16,773.80 × 6,565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,154.93x = 110,135,521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,135,521.87/12,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.98

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