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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,306.79, 16,983.33 and 6,717.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,306.79, 16,983.33 and 6,717.79 is: 9,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,306.79 : 16,983.33 = 6,717.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,306.79/16,983.33 = 6,717.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,306.79x = 16,983.33 × 6,717.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,306.79x = 114,090,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,090,444.44/12,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.53

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