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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.08, 16,995.60 and 6,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.08, 16,995.60 and 6,727.08 is: 9,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.08 : 16,995.60 = 6,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.08/16,995.60 = 6,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.08x = 16,995.60 × 6,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.08x = 114,330,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,330,760.85/12,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.05

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