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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.73, 16,801.92 and 6,867.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.73, 16,801.92 and 6,867.61 is: 9,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.73 : 16,801.92 = 6,867.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.73/16,801.92 = 6,867.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.73x = 16,801.92 × 6,867.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.73x = 115,389,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,389,033.81/12,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.75

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