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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,299.63, 16,973.55 and 6,710.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,299.63, 16,973.55 and 6,710.63 is: 9,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,299.63 : 16,973.55 = 6,710.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,299.63/16,973.55 = 6,710.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,299.63x = 16,973.55 × 6,710.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,299.63x = 113,903,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,903,128.97/12,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.70

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