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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.74, 16,783.19 and 6,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.74, 16,783.19 and 6,572.74 is: 9,070.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.74 : 16,783.19 = 6,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.74/16,783.19 = 6,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.74x = 16,783.19 × 6,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.74x = 110,311,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,311,544.24/12,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.38

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