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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.09, 16,778.37 and 7,382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.09, 16,778.37 and 7,382.55 is: 10,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.09 : 16,778.37 = 7,382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.09/16,778.37 = 7,382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.09x = 16,778.37 × 7,382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.09x = 123,867,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,867,071.55/12,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.37

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