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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.50, 16,795.88 and 6,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.50, 16,795.88 and 6,865.20 is: 9,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.50 : 16,795.88 = 6,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.50/16,795.88 = 6,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.50x = 16,795.88 × 6,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.50x = 115,307,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,307,075.38/12,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.31

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