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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.05, 16,796.88 and 7,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.05, 16,796.88 and 7,134.36 is: 9,847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.05 : 16,796.88 = 7,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.05/16,796.88 = 7,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.05x = 16,796.88 × 7,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.05x = 119,834,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,834,988.80/12,169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.52

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