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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.30, 17,809.50 and 7,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.30, 17,809.50 and 7,241.30 is: 9,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.30 : 17,809.50 = 7,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.30/17,809.50 = 7,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.30x = 17,809.50 × 7,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.30x = 128,963,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,963,932.35/12,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.10

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