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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,171.48, 16,796.31 and 6,865.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,171.48, 16,796.31 and 6,865.98 is: 9,474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171.48 : 16,796.31 = 6,865.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171.48/16,796.31 = 6,865.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171.48x = 16,796.31 × 6,865.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171.48x = 115,323,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,323,128.53/12,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.86

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