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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,903.30, 17,806.74 and 7,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,903.30, 17,806.74 and 7,239.30 is: 9,990.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,903.30 : 17,806.74 = 7,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,903.30/17,806.74 = 7,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,903.30x = 17,806.74 × 7,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,903.30x = 128,908,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,908,332.88/12,903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.34

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