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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.72, 16,787.34 and 7,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.72, 16,787.34 and 7,127.56 is: 9,838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.72 : 16,787.34 = 7,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.72/16,787.34 = 7,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.72x = 16,787.34 × 7,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.72x = 119,652,773.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,652,773.09/12,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,838.47

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