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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.71, 16,969.44 and 6,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.71, 16,969.44 and 6,707.71 is: 9,256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.71 : 16,969.44 = 6,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.71/16,969.44 = 6,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.71x = 16,969.44 × 6,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.71x = 113,826,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,826,082.38/12,296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.63

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