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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,910.08, 17,814.72 and 7,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,910.08, 17,814.72 and 7,320 is: 10,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,910.08 : 17,814.72 = 7,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,910.08/17,814.72 = 7,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,910.08x = 17,814.72 × 7,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,910.08x = 130,403,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,403,750.40/12,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.93

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