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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.59, 16,781.63 and 6,571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.59, 16,781.63 and 6,571.59 is: 9,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.59 : 16,781.63 = 6,571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.59/16,781.63 = 6,571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.59x = 16,781.63 × 6,571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.59x = 110,281,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,281,959.03/12,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.80

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