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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.48, 16,791.90 and 7,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.48, 16,791.90 and 7,451.12 is: 10,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.48 : 16,791.90 = 7,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.48/16,791.90 = 7,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.48x = 16,791.90 × 7,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.48x = 125,118,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,118,461.93/12,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.02

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