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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,302.40, 16,977.06 and 6,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,302.40, 16,977.06 and 6,713.40 is: 9,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,302.40 : 16,977.06 = 6,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,302.40/16,977.06 = 6,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,302.40x = 16,977.06 × 6,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,302.40x = 113,973,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,973,794.60/12,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.35

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