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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.49, 16,783.43 and 6,856.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.49, 16,783.43 and 6,856.31 is: 9,462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.49 : 16,783.43 = 6,856.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.49/16,783.43 = 6,856.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.49x = 16,783.43 × 6,856.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.49x = 115,072,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,072,398.94/12,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.03

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