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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.78, 16,981.97 and 6,716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.78, 16,981.97 and 6,716.78 is: 9,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.78 : 16,981.97 = 6,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.78/16,981.97 = 6,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.78x = 16,981.97 × 6,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.78x = 114,064,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,064,037.96/12,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.15

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