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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,289.89, 16,960.08 and 6,700.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,289.89, 16,960.08 and 6,700.89 is: 9,247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,289.89 : 16,960.08 = 6,700.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,289.89/16,960.08 = 6,700.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,289.89x = 16,960.08 × 6,700.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,289.89x = 113,647,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,647,630.47/12,289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.25

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