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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.31, 16,802.03 and 6,586.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.31, 16,802.03 and 6,586.31 is: 9,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.31 : 16,802.03 = 6,586.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.31/16,802.03 = 6,586.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.31x = 16,802.03 × 6,586.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.31x = 110,663,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,663,436.68/12,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.17

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