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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,904.52, 17,808.95 and 7,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,904.52, 17,808.95 and 7,241.06 is: 9,993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,904.52 : 17,808.95 = 7,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,904.52/17,808.95 = 7,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,904.52x = 17,808.95 × 7,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,904.52x = 128,955,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,955,675.49/12,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.06

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