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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.73, 16,795.65 and 6,581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.73, 16,795.65 and 6,581.73 is: 9,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.73 : 16,795.65 = 6,581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.73/16,795.65 = 6,581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.73x = 16,795.65 × 6,581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.73x = 110,544,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,544,433.47/12,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.81

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