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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.09, 16,780.94 and 6,571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.09, 16,780.94 and 6,571.09 is: 9,068.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.09 : 16,780.94 = 6,571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.09/16,780.94 = 6,571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.09x = 16,780.94 × 6,571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.09x = 110,269,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,269,067.02/12,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.11

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