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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.53, 16,981.62 and 6,716.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.53, 16,981.62 and 6,716.53 is: 9,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.53 : 16,981.62 = 6,716.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.53/16,981.62 = 6,716.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.53x = 16,981.62 × 6,716.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.53x = 114,057,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,057,475.27/12,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.80

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