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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,903.44, 17,807.02 and 7,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,903.44, 17,807.02 and 7,314.44 is: 10,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,903.44 : 17,807.02 = 7,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,903.44/17,807.02 = 7,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,903.44x = 17,807.02 × 7,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,903.44x = 130,248,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,248,379.37/12,903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.08

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