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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.62, 16,778.90 and 6,569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.62, 16,778.90 and 6,569.62 is: 9,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.62 : 16,778.90 = 6,569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.62/16,778.90 = 6,569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.62x = 16,778.90 × 6,569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.62x = 110,230,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,230,997.02/12,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.08

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