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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,307.79, 16,984.71 and 6,718.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,307.79, 16,984.71 and 6,718.79 is: 9,271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,307.79 : 16,984.71 = 6,718.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,307.79/16,984.71 = 6,718.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,307.79x = 16,984.71 × 6,718.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,307.79x = 114,116,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,116,699.70/12,307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.91

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