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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,172.61, 16,798.91 and 7,457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,172.61, 16,798.91 and 7,457.79 is: 10,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,172.61 : 16,798.91 = 7,457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,172.61/16,798.91 = 7,457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,172.61x = 16,798.91 × 7,457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,172.61x = 125,282,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,282,705.72/12,172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.19

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