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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.43, 17,809.68 and 7,241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.43, 17,809.68 and 7,241.43 is: 9,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.43 : 17,809.68 = 7,241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.43/17,809.68 = 7,241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.43x = 17,809.68 × 7,241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.43x = 128,967,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,967,551.04/12,905.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.28

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