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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.93, 16,809.72 and 6,591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.93, 16,809.72 and 6,591.93 is: 9,096.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.93 : 16,809.72 = 6,591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.93/16,809.72 = 6,591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.93x = 16,809.72 × 6,591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.93x = 110,808,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,808,497.56/12,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.88

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