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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,194.76, 16,828.43 and 7,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,194.76, 16,828.43 and 7,158.90 is: 9,879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,194.76 : 16,828.43 = 7,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,194.76/16,828.43 = 7,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,194.76x = 16,828.43 × 7,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,194.76x = 120,473,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,473,011.73/12,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.08

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