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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,179.63, 16,807.88 and 6,590.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,179.63, 16,807.88 and 6,590.63 is: 9,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,179.63 : 16,807.88 = 6,590.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,179.63/16,807.88 = 6,590.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,179.63x = 16,807.88 × 6,590.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,179.63x = 110,774,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,774,518.16/12,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.06

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