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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,318, 16,998.96 and 6,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,318, 16,998.96 and 6,729 is: 9,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,318 : 16,998.96 = 6,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,318/16,998.96 = 6,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,318x = 16,998.96 × 6,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,318x = 114,386,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,386,001.84/12,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.09

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