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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.93, 16,989.29 and 6,721.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.93, 16,989.29 and 6,721.93 is: 9,276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.93 : 16,989.29 = 6,721.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.93/16,989.29 = 6,721.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.93x = 16,989.29 × 6,721.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.93x = 114,200,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,200,818.13/12,310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.38

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