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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.94, 16,784.87 and 6,573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.94, 16,784.87 and 6,573.94 is: 9,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.94 : 16,784.87 = 6,573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.94/16,784.87 = 6,573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.94x = 16,784.87 × 6,573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.94x = 110,342,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,342,653.46/12,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.04

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