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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,173.04, 16,798.73 and 6,795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,173.04, 16,798.73 and 6,795.17 is: 9,377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,173.04 : 16,798.73 = 6,795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,173.04/16,798.73 = 6,795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,173.04x = 16,798.73 × 6,795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,173.04x = 114,150,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,150,167.15/12,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.29

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