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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.78, 16,991.52 and 6,723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.78, 16,991.52 and 6,723.78 is: 9,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.78 : 16,991.52 = 6,723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.78/16,991.52 = 6,723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.78x = 16,991.52 × 6,723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.78x = 114,247,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,247,242.35/12,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.75

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