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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.70, 16,691.34 and 6,791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.70, 16,691.34 and 6,791.74 is: 9,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.70 : 16,691.34 = 6,791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.70/16,691.34 = 6,791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.70x = 16,691.34 × 6,791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.70x = 113,363,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,363,241.53/12,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.42

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