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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,299.95, 16,974.12 and 6,710.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,299.95, 16,974.12 and 6,710.95 is: 9,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,299.95 : 16,974.12 = 6,710.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,299.95/16,974.12 = 6,710.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,299.95x = 16,974.12 × 6,710.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,299.95x = 113,912,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,912,470.61/12,299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.21

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