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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.88, 16,989.03 and 6,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.88, 16,989.03 and 6,721.88 is: 9,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.88 : 16,989.03 = 6,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.88/16,989.03 = 6,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.88x = 16,989.03 × 6,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.88x = 114,198,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,198,136.03/12,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.20

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