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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.44, 16,970.52 and 6,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.44, 16,970.52 and 6,708.56 is: 9,257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.44 : 16,970.52 = 6,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.44/16,970.52 = 6,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.44x = 16,970.52 × 6,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.44x = 113,847,751.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,847,751.65/12,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.84

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