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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.78, 16,787.28 and 7,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.78, 16,787.28 and 7,451.20 is: 10,283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.78 : 16,787.28 = 7,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.78/16,787.28 = 7,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.78x = 16,787.28 × 7,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.78x = 125,085,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,085,380.74/12,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.43

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