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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,181.03, 16,809.82 and 6,592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,181.03, 16,809.82 and 6,592.03 is: 9,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,181.03 : 16,809.82 = 6,592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,181.03/16,809.82 = 6,592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,181.03x = 16,809.82 × 6,592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,181.03x = 110,810,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,810,837.73/12,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.00

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