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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,894.72, 17,795.52 and 7,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,894.72, 17,795.52 and 7,306.08 is: 10,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,894.72 : 17,795.52 = 7,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,894.72/17,795.52 = 7,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,894.72x = 17,795.52 × 7,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,894.72x = 130,015,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,015,492.76/12,894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.85

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