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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,299, 16,971.07 and 6,920.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,299, 16,971.07 and 6,920.77 is: 9,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,299 : 16,971.07 = 6,920.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,299/16,971.07 = 6,920.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,299x = 16,971.07 × 6,920.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,299x = 117,452,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,452,872.12/12,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.79

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