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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.96, 16,986.96 and 6,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.96, 16,986.96 and 6,720.96 is: 9,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.96 : 16,986.96 = 6,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.96/16,986.96 = 6,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.96x = 16,986.96 × 6,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.96x = 114,168,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,168,678.68/12,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.50

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