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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.71, 16,781.18 and 6,855.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.71, 16,781.18 and 6,855.51 is: 9,460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.71 : 16,781.18 = 6,855.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.71/16,781.18 = 6,855.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.71x = 16,781.18 × 6,855.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.71x = 115,043,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,043,547.30/12,160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.27

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