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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,179.74, 16,808.08 and 6,590.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,179.74, 16,808.08 and 6,590.74 is: 9,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,179.74 : 16,808.08 = 6,590.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,179.74/16,808.08 = 6,590.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,179.74x = 16,808.08 × 6,590.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,179.74x = 110,777,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,777,685.18/12,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.24

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