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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.94, 16,781.86 and 6,855.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.94, 16,781.86 and 6,855.65 is: 9,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.94 : 16,781.86 = 6,855.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.94/16,781.86 = 6,855.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.94x = 16,781.86 × 6,855.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.94x = 115,050,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,050,558.51/12,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.66

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