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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.62, 16,793.68 and 6,792.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.62, 16,793.68 and 6,792.19 is: 9,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.62 : 16,793.68 = 6,792.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.62/16,793.68 = 6,792.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.62x = 16,793.68 × 6,792.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.62x = 114,065,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,065,865.36/12,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.00

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