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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.82, 16,990.20 and 6,722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.82, 16,990.20 and 6,722.82 is: 9,277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.82 : 16,990.20 = 6,722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.82/16,990.20 = 6,722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.82x = 16,990.20 × 6,722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.82x = 114,222,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,222,056.36/12,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.43

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