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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,830.92, 17,706.96 and 7,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,830.92, 17,706.96 and 7,529.56 is: 10,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,830.92 : 17,706.96 = 7,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,830.92/17,706.96 = 7,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,830.92x = 17,706.96 × 7,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,830.92x = 133,325,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,325,617.74/12,830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.96

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