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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.71, 16,990.79 and 7,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.71, 16,990.79 and 7,275.80 is: 10,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.71 : 16,990.79 = 7,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.71/16,990.79 = 7,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.71x = 16,990.79 × 7,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.71x = 123,621,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,621,468.55/12,312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.16

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