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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.13, 16,979.40 and 6,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.13, 16,979.40 and 6,998.94 is: 9,657.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.13 : 16,979.40 = 6,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.13/16,979.40 = 6,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.13x = 16,979.40 × 6,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.13x = 118,837,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,837,801.84/12,305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.58

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