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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.62, 16,990.04 and 6,722.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.62, 16,990.04 and 6,722.62 is: 9,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.62 : 16,990.04 = 6,722.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.62/16,990.04 = 6,722.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.62x = 16,990.04 × 6,722.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.62x = 114,217,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,217,582.70/12,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.22

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