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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.39, 16,795.92 and 6,865.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.39, 16,795.92 and 6,865.10 is: 9,474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.39 : 16,795.92 = 6,865.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.39/16,795.92 = 6,865.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.39x = 16,795.92 × 6,865.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.39x = 115,305,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,305,586.41/12,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.27

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