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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.95, 16,778.87 and 6,854.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.95, 16,778.87 and 6,854.87 is: 9,459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.95 : 16,778.87 = 6,854.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.95/16,778.87 = 6,854.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.95x = 16,778.87 × 6,854.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.95x = 115,016,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,016,938.32/12,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.45

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