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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.94, 17,815.71 and 7,320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.94, 17,815.71 and 7,320.94 is: 10,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.94 : 17,815.71 = 7,320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.94/17,815.71 = 7,320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.94x = 17,815.71 × 7,320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.94x = 130,427,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,427,726.88/12,909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.89

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