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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.06, 16,778.73 and 6,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.06, 16,778.73 and 6,854.88 is: 9,458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.06 : 16,778.73 = 6,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.06/16,778.73 = 6,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.06x = 16,778.73 × 6,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.06x = 115,016,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,016,165.31/12,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.52

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