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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.66, 16,783.98 and 6,858.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.66, 16,783.98 and 6,858.54 is: 9,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.66 : 16,783.98 = 6,858.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.66/16,783.98 = 6,858.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.66x = 16,783.98 × 6,858.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.66x = 115,113,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,113,598.19/12,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.51

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