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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.04, 16,968.50 and 6,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.04, 16,968.50 and 6,707 is: 9,255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.04 : 16,968.50 = 6,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.04/16,968.50 = 6,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.04x = 16,968.50 × 6,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.04x = 113,807,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,807,729.50/12,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.64

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