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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.13, 16,975.46 and 6,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.13, 16,975.46 and 6,995.94 is: 9,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.13 : 16,975.46 = 6,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.13/16,975.46 = 6,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.13x = 16,975.46 × 6,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.13x = 118,759,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,759,232.24/12,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.34

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