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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.06, 16,780.11 and 6,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.06, 16,780.11 and 6,855.88 is: 9,459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.06 : 16,780.11 = 6,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.06/16,780.11 = 6,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.06x = 16,780.11 × 6,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.06x = 115,042,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,042,420.55/12,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.90

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