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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,246.96, 16,901.76 and 6,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,246.96, 16,901.76 and 6,941.76 is: 9,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.96 : 16,901.76 = 6,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.96/16,901.76 = 6,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.96x = 16,901.76 × 6,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.96x = 117,327,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,327,961.50/12,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.17

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