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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,176.76, 16,803.96 and 6,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,176.76, 16,803.96 and 6,587.76 is: 9,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,176.76 : 16,803.96 = 6,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,176.76/16,803.96 = 6,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,176.76x = 16,803.96 × 6,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,176.76x = 110,700,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,700,455.53/12,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.13

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