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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.02, 17,813.94 and 7,320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.02, 17,813.94 and 7,320.02 is: 10,101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.02 : 17,813.94 = 7,320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.02/17,813.94 = 7,320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.02x = 17,813.94 × 7,320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.02x = 130,398,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,398,397.08/12,909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.34

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