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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.61, 16,770.56 and 7,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.61, 16,770.56 and 7,445.22 is: 10,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.61 : 16,770.56 = 7,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.61/16,770.56 = 7,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.61x = 16,770.56 × 7,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.61x = 124,860,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,860,471.50/12,158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.30

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