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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.62, 16,791.45 and 7,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.62, 16,791.45 and 7,127.14 is: 9,838.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.62 : 16,791.45 = 7,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.62/16,791.45 = 7,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.62x = 16,791.45 × 7,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.62x = 119,674,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,674,972.97/12,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,838.76

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