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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,171.73, 16,797.03 and 6,582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,171.73, 16,797.03 and 6,582.73 is: 9,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171.73 : 16,797.03 = 6,582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171.73/16,797.03 = 6,582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171.73x = 16,797.03 × 6,582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171.73x = 110,570,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,570,313.29/12,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.19

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