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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.80, 16,971.84 and 6,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.80, 16,971.84 and 6,709.68 is: 9,259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.80 : 16,971.84 = 6,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.80/16,971.84 = 6,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.80x = 16,971.84 × 6,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.80x = 113,875,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,875,615.41/12,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.08

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