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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,290.76, 16,961.49 and 6,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,290.76, 16,961.49 and 6,701.76 is: 9,248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,290.76 : 16,961.49 = 6,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,290.76/16,961.49 = 6,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,290.76x = 16,961.49 × 6,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,290.76x = 113,671,835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,671,835.22/12,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.56

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