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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,285.78, 16,949.57 and 7,561.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,285.78, 16,949.57 and 7,561.86 is: 10,432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,285.78 : 16,949.57 = 7,561.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,285.78/16,949.57 = 7,561.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,285.78x = 16,949.57 × 7,561.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,285.78x = 128,170,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,170,237.59/12,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.41

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