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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.43, 16,828.72 and 7,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.43, 16,828.72 and 7,160.41 is: 9,882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.43 : 16,828.72 = 7,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.43/16,828.72 = 7,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.43x = 16,828.72 × 7,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.43x = 120,500,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,500,501.85/12,193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.41

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