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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.97, 16,783.52 and 6,572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.97, 16,783.52 and 6,572.97 is: 9,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.97 : 16,783.52 = 6,572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.97/16,783.52 = 6,572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.97x = 16,783.52 × 6,572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.97x = 110,317,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,317,573.45/12,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.70

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