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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.12, 16,791.96 and 6,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.12, 16,791.96 and 6,863.62 is: 9,470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.12 : 16,791.96 = 6,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.12/16,791.96 = 6,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.12x = 16,791.96 × 6,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.12x = 115,253,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,253,632.50/12,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.99

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