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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,717.54, 16,170.05 and 6,681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,717.54, 16,170.05 and 6,681.59 is: 9,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,717.54 : 16,170.05 = 6,681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,717.54/16,170.05 = 6,681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,717.54x = 16,170.05 × 6,681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,717.54x = 108,041,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,041,640.87/11,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.51

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