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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.44, 16,998.12 and 6,728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.44, 16,998.12 and 6,728.56 is: 9,285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.44 : 16,998.12 = 6,728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.44/16,998.12 = 6,728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.44x = 16,998.12 × 6,728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.44x = 114,372,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,372,870.31/12,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.44

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