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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,171.42, 16,796.64 and 6,794.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,171.42, 16,796.64 and 6,794.34 is: 9,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171.42 : 16,796.64 = 6,794.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171.42/16,796.64 = 6,794.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171.42x = 16,796.64 × 6,794.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171.42x = 114,122,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,122,083.02/12,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.23

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