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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,913.83, 17,819.61 and 7,247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,913.83, 17,819.61 and 7,247.81 is: 10,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,913.83 : 17,819.61 = 7,247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,913.83/17,819.61 = 7,247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,913.83x = 17,819.61 × 7,247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,913.83x = 129,153,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,153,147.55/12,913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.15

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