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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,306.75, 16,983.32 and 6,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,306.75, 16,983.32 and 6,717.75 is: 9,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,306.75 : 16,983.32 = 6,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,306.75/16,983.32 = 6,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,306.75x = 16,983.32 × 6,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,306.75x = 114,089,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,089,664.34/12,306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.50

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