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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.60, 17,805.60 and 7,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.60, 17,805.60 and 7,312 is: 10,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.60 : 17,805.60 = 7,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.60/17,805.60 = 7,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.60x = 17,805.60 × 7,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.60x = 130,194,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,194,547.20/12,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.35

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