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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.49, 16,782.05 and 6,855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.49, 16,782.05 and 6,855.31 is: 9,460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.49 : 16,782.05 = 6,855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.49/16,782.05 = 6,855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.49x = 16,782.05 × 6,855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.49x = 115,046,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,046,155.19/12,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.65

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