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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,314.04, 16,993.32 and 6,725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,314.04, 16,993.32 and 6,725.04 is: 9,280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,314.04 : 16,993.32 = 6,725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,314.04/16,993.32 = 6,725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,314.04x = 16,993.32 × 6,725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,314.04x = 114,280,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,280,756.73/12,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.53

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