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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.13, 16,796.98 and 7,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.13, 16,796.98 and 7,134.44 is: 9,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.13 : 16,796.98 = 7,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.13/16,796.98 = 7,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.13x = 16,796.98 × 7,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.13x = 119,836,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,836,944.17/12,169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.62

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