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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158, 16,777.62 and 6,852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158, 16,777.62 and 6,852.50 is: 9,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158 : 16,777.62 = 6,852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158/16,777.62 = 6,852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158x = 16,777.62 × 6,852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158x = 114,968,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,968,641.05/12,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.21

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