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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.74, 16,781.81 and 6,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.74, 16,781.81 and 6,571.74 is: 9,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.74 : 16,781.81 = 6,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.74/16,781.81 = 6,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.74x = 16,781.81 × 6,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.74x = 110,285,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,285,708.48/12,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.00

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