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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.15, 16,854.48 and 6,907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.15, 16,854.48 and 6,907.85 is: 9,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.15 : 16,854.48 = 6,907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.15/16,854.48 = 6,907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.15x = 16,854.48 × 6,907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.15x = 116,428,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,428,135.40/12,213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.01

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