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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.90, 16,966.71 and 6,705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.90, 16,966.71 and 6,705.90 is: 9,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.90 : 16,966.71 = 6,705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.90/16,966.71 = 6,705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.90x = 16,966.71 × 6,705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.90x = 113,777,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,777,060.59/12,294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.00

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