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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.93, 16,795.79 and 6,581.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.93, 16,795.79 and 6,581.93 is: 9,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.93 : 16,795.79 = 6,581.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.93/16,795.79 = 6,581.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.93x = 16,795.79 × 6,581.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.93x = 110,548,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,548,621.87/12,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.01

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