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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.44, 16,991.24 and 7,277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.44, 16,991.24 and 7,277.87 is: 10,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.44 : 16,991.24 = 7,277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.44/16,991.24 = 7,277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.44x = 16,991.24 × 7,277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.44x = 123,660,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,660,041.95/12,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.69

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