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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,318.51, 16,999.55 and 6,729.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,318.51, 16,999.55 and 6,729.51 is: 9,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,318.51 : 16,999.55 = 6,729.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,318.51/16,999.55 = 6,729.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,318.51x = 16,999.55 × 6,729.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,318.51x = 114,398,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,398,608.07/12,318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.72

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