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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.11, 16,780.73 and 6,854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.11, 16,780.73 and 6,854.93 is: 9,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.11 : 16,780.73 = 6,854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.11/16,780.73 = 6,854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.11x = 16,780.73 × 6,854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.11x = 115,030,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,030,762.88/12,160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.68

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