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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.50, 16,996.77 and 6,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.50, 16,996.77 and 6,727.50 is: 9,283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.50 : 16,996.77 = 6,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.50/16,996.77 = 6,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.50x = 16,996.77 × 6,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.50x = 114,345,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,345,770.18/12,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.95

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