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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.92, 16,969.71 and 6,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.92, 16,969.71 and 6,707.92 is: 9,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.92 : 16,969.71 = 6,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.92/16,969.71 = 6,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.92x = 16,969.71 × 6,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.92x = 113,831,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,831,457.10/12,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.91

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