Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155, 16,773.92 and 6,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,155, 16,773.92 and 6,566 is: 9,061.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,155 : 16,773.92 = 6,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,155/16,773.92 = 6,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,155x = 16,773.92 × 6,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,155x = 110,137,525.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,137,525.89/12,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,061.09
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