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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,171.06, 16,779.33 and 7,692.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,171.06, 16,779.33 and 7,692.57 is: 10,605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171.06 : 16,779.33 = 7,692.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171.06/16,779.33 = 7,692.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171.06x = 16,779.33 × 7,692.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171.06x = 129,076,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,076,170.58/12,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.17

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