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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.94, 16,968.45 and 6,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.94, 16,968.45 and 6,707.06 is: 9,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.94 : 16,968.45 = 6,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.94/16,968.45 = 6,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.94x = 16,968.45 × 6,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.94x = 113,808,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,808,412.26/12,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.77

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