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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.94, 16,779.10 and 6,853.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.94, 16,779.10 and 6,853.65 is: 9,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.94 : 16,779.10 = 6,853.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.94/16,779.10 = 6,853.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.94x = 16,779.10 × 6,853.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.94x = 114,998,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,998,078.72/12,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.90

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