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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.92, 16,972.47 and 6,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.92, 16,972.47 and 6,709.92 is: 9,259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.92 : 16,972.47 = 6,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.92/16,972.47 = 6,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.92x = 16,972.47 × 6,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.92x = 113,883,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,883,915.90/12,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.67

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