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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,181.96, 16,811.08 and 6,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,181.96, 16,811.08 and 6,592.96 is: 9,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,181.96 : 16,811.08 = 6,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,181.96/16,811.08 = 6,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,181.96x = 16,811.08 × 6,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,181.96x = 110,834,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,834,778.00/12,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.27

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