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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.98, 16,997.42 and 6,727.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.98, 16,997.42 and 6,727.98 is: 9,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.98 : 16,997.42 = 6,727.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.98/16,997.42 = 6,727.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.98x = 16,997.42 × 6,727.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.98x = 114,358,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,358,268.17/12,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.60

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