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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.26, 16,991.04 and 6,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.26, 16,991.04 and 6,723.26 is: 9,278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.26 : 16,991.04 = 6,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.26/16,991.04 = 6,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.26x = 16,991.04 × 6,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.26x = 114,235,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,235,179.59/12,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.16

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