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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,314.38, 16,993.78 and 6,725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,314.38, 16,993.78 and 6,725.38 is: 9,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,314.38 : 16,993.78 = 6,725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,314.38/16,993.78 = 6,725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,314.38x = 16,993.78 × 6,725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,314.38x = 114,289,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,289,628.14/12,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.99

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