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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,299.45, 16,973.43 and 6,710.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,299.45, 16,973.43 and 6,710.45 is: 9,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,299.45 : 16,973.43 = 6,710.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,299.45/16,973.43 = 6,710.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,299.45x = 16,973.43 × 6,710.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,299.45x = 113,899,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,899,268.48/12,299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.52

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