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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,172.91, 16,798.67 and 6,583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,172.91, 16,798.67 and 6,583.91 is: 9,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,172.91 : 16,798.67 = 6,583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,172.91/16,798.67 = 6,583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,172.91x = 16,798.67 × 6,583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,172.91x = 110,600,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,600,898.48/12,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.82

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