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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.04, 16,971.42 and 6,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.04, 16,971.42 and 6,993.16 is: 9,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.04 : 16,971.42 = 6,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.04/16,971.42 = 6,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.04x = 16,971.42 × 6,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.04x = 118,683,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,683,855.49/12,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.42

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