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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,306.84, 16,983.60 and 6,717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,306.84, 16,983.60 and 6,717.84 is: 9,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,306.84 : 16,983.60 = 6,717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,306.84/16,983.60 = 6,717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,306.84x = 16,983.60 × 6,717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,306.84x = 114,093,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,093,107.42/12,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.71

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