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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,302.86, 16,977.92 and 6,713.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,302.86, 16,977.92 and 6,713.86 is: 9,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,302.86 : 16,977.92 = 6,713.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,302.86/16,977.92 = 6,713.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,302.86x = 16,977.92 × 6,713.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,302.86x = 113,987,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,987,377.97/12,302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.11

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