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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.66, 16,970.78 and 6,708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.66, 16,970.78 and 6,708.66 is: 9,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.66 : 16,970.78 = 6,708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.66/16,970.78 = 6,708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.66x = 16,970.78 × 6,708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.66x = 113,851,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,851,146.09/12,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.95

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