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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,302.44, 16,977.42 and 6,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,302.44, 16,977.42 and 6,713.56 is: 9,264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,302.44 : 16,977.42 = 6,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,302.44/16,977.42 = 6,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,302.44x = 16,977.42 × 6,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,302.44x = 113,978,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,978,927.82/12,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.74

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