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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,700.92, 17,529.44 and 7,398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,700.92, 17,529.44 and 7,398.84 is: 10,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,700.92 : 17,529.44 = 7,398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,700.92/17,529.44 = 7,398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,700.92x = 17,529.44 × 7,398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,700.92x = 129,697,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,697,521.85/12,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.66

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