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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.73, 16,801.17 and 6,585.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.73, 16,801.17 and 6,585.73 is: 9,088.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.73 : 16,801.17 = 6,585.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.73/16,801.17 = 6,585.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.73x = 16,801.17 × 6,585.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.73x = 110,647,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,647,969.30/12,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.33

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