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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.62, 16,798.36 and 7,132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.62, 16,798.36 and 7,132.14 is: 9,845.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.62 : 16,798.36 = 7,132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.62/16,798.36 = 7,132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.62x = 16,798.36 × 7,132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.62x = 119,808,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,808,255.29/12,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.67

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