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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.48, 16,991.19 and 6,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.48, 16,991.19 and 6,723.48 is: 9,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.48 : 16,991.19 = 6,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.48/16,991.19 = 6,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.48x = 16,991.19 × 6,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.48x = 114,239,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,239,926.14/12,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.38

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