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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,302.50, 16,977.51 and 6,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,302.50, 16,977.51 and 6,713.50 is: 9,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,302.50 : 16,977.51 = 6,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,302.50/16,977.51 = 6,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,302.50x = 16,977.51 × 6,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,302.50x = 113,978,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,978,513.39/12,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.66

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