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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.96, 16,976.88 and 6,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.96, 16,976.88 and 6,712.96 is: 9,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.96 : 16,976.88 = 6,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.96/16,976.88 = 6,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.96x = 16,976.88 × 6,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.96x = 113,965,116.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,965,116.36/12,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.98

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