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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,892.69, 17,791.91 and 7,303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,892.69, 17,791.91 and 7,303.69 is: 10,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,892.69 : 17,791.91 = 7,303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,892.69/17,791.91 = 7,303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,892.69x = 17,791.91 × 7,303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,892.69x = 129,946,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,946,541.54/12,892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.09

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