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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,300.69, 16,975.01 and 6,711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,300.69, 16,975.01 and 6,711.81 is: 9,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,300.69 : 16,975.01 = 6,711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,300.69/16,975.01 = 6,711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,300.69x = 16,975.01 × 6,711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,300.69x = 113,933,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,933,008.31/12,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.33

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