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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.92, 16,947.90 and 7,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.92, 16,947.90 and 7,315.80 is: 10,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.92 : 16,947.90 = 7,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.92/16,947.90 = 7,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.92x = 16,947.90 × 7,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.92x = 123,987,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,987,446.82/12,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.94

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