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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,314.22, 16,993.77 and 6,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,314.22, 16,993.77 and 6,725.22 is: 9,280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,314.22 : 16,993.77 = 6,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,314.22/16,993.77 = 6,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,314.22x = 16,993.77 × 6,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,314.22x = 114,286,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,286,841.88/12,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.88

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