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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.75, 16,969.52 and 6,707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.75, 16,969.52 and 6,707.75 is: 9,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.75 : 16,969.52 = 6,707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.75/16,969.52 = 6,707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.75x = 16,969.52 × 6,707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.75x = 113,827,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,827,264.24/12,296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.70

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