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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.44, 16,971.90 and 6,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.44, 16,971.90 and 6,709.56 is: 9,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.44 : 16,971.90 = 6,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.44/16,971.90 = 6,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.44x = 16,971.90 × 6,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.44x = 113,873,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,873,981.36/12,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.22

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