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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,892.08, 17,791.04 and 7,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,892.08, 17,791.04 and 7,303.08 is: 10,078.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,892.08 : 17,791.04 = 7,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,892.08/17,791.04 = 7,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,892.08x = 17,791.04 × 7,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,892.08x = 129,929,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,929,388.40/12,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.23

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