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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.64, 16,791.06 and 7,451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.64, 16,791.06 and 7,451.92 is: 10,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.64 : 16,791.06 = 7,451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.64/16,791.06 = 7,451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.64x = 16,791.06 × 7,451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.64x = 125,125,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,125,635.84/12,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.63

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