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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.74, 16,972.23 and 6,709.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.74, 16,972.23 and 6,709.74 is: 9,259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.74 : 16,972.23 = 6,709.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.74/16,972.23 = 6,709.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.74x = 16,972.23 × 6,709.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.74x = 113,879,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,879,212.04/12,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.42

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