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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.91, 16,795.80 and 6,865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.91, 16,795.80 and 6,865.68 is: 9,474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.91 : 16,795.80 = 6,865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.91/16,795.80 = 6,865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.91x = 16,795.80 × 6,865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.91x = 115,314,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,314,588.14/12,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.61

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