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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,159.61, 16,771.93 and 7,446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,159.61, 16,771.93 and 7,446.22 is: 10,270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,159.61 : 16,771.93 = 7,446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,159.61/16,771.93 = 7,446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,159.61x = 16,771.93 × 7,446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,159.61x = 124,887,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,887,480.60/12,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.68

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