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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,307.53, 16,983.99 and 6,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,307.53, 16,983.99 and 6,930.24 is: 9,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,307.53 : 16,983.99 = 6,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,307.53/16,983.99 = 6,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,307.53x = 16,983.99 × 6,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,307.53x = 117,703,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,703,126.86/12,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.51

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