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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.59, 16,805.07 and 6,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.59, 16,805.07 and 6,588.59 is: 9,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.59 : 16,805.07 = 6,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.59/16,805.07 = 6,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.59x = 16,805.07 × 6,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.59x = 110,721,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,721,632.13/12,177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.25

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