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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.72, 16,779.76 and 6,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.72, 16,779.76 and 6,853.76 is: 9,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.72 : 16,779.76 = 6,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.72/16,779.76 = 6,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.72x = 16,779.76 × 6,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.72x = 115,004,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,004,447.90/12,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.60

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