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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.91, 16,793.01 and 7,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.91, 16,793.01 and 7,390.72 is: 10,197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.91 : 16,793.01 = 7,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.91/16,793.01 = 7,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.91x = 16,793.01 × 7,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.91x = 124,112,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,112,504.50/12,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.47

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