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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,275.21, 16,941.56 and 6,970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,275.21, 16,941.56 and 6,970.52 is: 9,620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,275.21 : 16,941.56 = 6,970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,275.21/16,941.56 = 6,970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,275.21x = 16,941.56 × 6,970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,275.21x = 118,091,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,091,490.31/12,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.32

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