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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.03, 16,989.24 and 6,722.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.03, 16,989.24 and 6,722.03 is: 9,276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.03 : 16,989.24 = 6,722.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.03/16,989.24 = 6,722.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.03x = 16,989.24 × 6,722.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.03x = 114,202,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,202,180.96/12,311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.41

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