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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.88, 16,982.10 and 6,716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.88, 16,982.10 and 6,716.88 is: 9,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.88 : 16,982.10 = 6,716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.88/16,982.10 = 6,716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.88x = 16,982.10 × 6,716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.88x = 114,066,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,066,727.85/12,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.29

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