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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.67, 16,981.83 and 6,716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.67, 16,981.83 and 6,716.67 is: 9,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.67 : 16,981.83 = 6,716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.67/16,981.83 = 6,716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.67x = 16,981.83 × 6,716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.67x = 114,061,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,061,361.06/12,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.01

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