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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.03, 16,996.19 and 6,727.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.03, 16,996.19 and 6,727.03 is: 9,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.03 : 16,996.19 = 6,727.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.03/16,996.19 = 6,727.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.03x = 16,996.19 × 6,727.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.03x = 114,333,905.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,333,905.47/12,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.34

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