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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.78, 16,972.26 and 6,709.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.78, 16,972.26 and 6,709.78 is: 9,259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.78 : 16,972.26 = 6,709.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.78/16,972.26 = 6,709.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.78x = 16,972.26 × 6,709.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.78x = 113,880,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,880,130.70/12,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.47

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