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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,897.08, 17,797.94 and 7,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,897.08, 17,797.94 and 7,308.08 is: 10,085.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,897.08 : 17,797.94 = 7,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,897.08/17,797.94 = 7,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,897.08x = 17,797.94 × 7,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,897.08x = 130,068,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,068,769.36/12,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.13

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