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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316, 16,996.50 and 6,727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316, 16,996.50 and 6,727.36 is: 9,283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316 : 16,996.50 = 6,727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316/16,996.50 = 6,727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316x = 16,996.50 × 6,727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316x = 114,341,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,341,574.24/12,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.99

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