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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.06, 16,997.28 and 6,939.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.06, 16,997.28 and 6,939.78 is: 9,576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.06 : 16,997.28 = 6,939.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.06/16,997.28 = 6,939.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.06x = 16,997.28 × 6,939.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.06x = 117,957,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,957,383.80/12,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,576.75

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