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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.76, 16,987.50 and 6,720.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.76, 16,987.50 and 6,720.76 is: 9,274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.76 : 16,987.50 = 6,720.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.76/16,987.50 = 6,720.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.76x = 16,987.50 × 6,720.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.76x = 114,168,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,168,910.50/12,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.67

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