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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.97, 16,795.94 and 6,581.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.97, 16,795.94 and 6,581.97 is: 9,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.97 : 16,795.94 = 6,581.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.97/16,795.94 = 6,581.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.97x = 16,795.94 × 6,581.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.97x = 110,550,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,550,373.20/12,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.12

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