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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.22, 16,989.39 and 6,722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.22, 16,989.39 and 6,722.22 is: 9,276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.22 : 16,989.39 = 6,722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.22/16,989.39 = 6,722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.22x = 16,989.39 × 6,722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.22x = 114,206,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,206,417.25/12,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.61

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