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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,903.68, 17,807.36 and 7,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,903.68, 17,807.36 and 7,314.88 is: 10,094.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,903.68 : 17,807.36 = 7,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,903.68/17,807.36 = 7,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,903.68x = 17,807.36 × 7,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,903.68x = 130,258,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,258,701.52/12,903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.69

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