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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.44, 17,804.26 and 7,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.44, 17,804.26 and 7,312.44 is: 10,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.44 : 17,804.26 = 7,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.44/17,804.26 = 7,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.44x = 17,804.26 × 7,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.44x = 130,192,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,192,546.43/12,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.32

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