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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.37, 16,991.88 and 7,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.37, 16,991.88 and 7,279.15 is: 10,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.37 : 16,991.88 = 7,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.37/16,991.88 = 7,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.37x = 16,991.88 × 7,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.37x = 123,686,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,686,405.39/12,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.63

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