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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,176.10, 16,802.96 and 6,870.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,176.10, 16,802.96 and 6,870.83 is: 9,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,176.10 : 16,802.96 = 6,870.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,176.10/16,802.96 = 6,870.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,176.10x = 16,802.96 × 6,870.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,176.10x = 115,450,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,450,163.29/12,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.70

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