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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,916.89, 17,825.31 and 7,327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,916.89, 17,825.31 and 7,327.89 is: 10,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,916.89 : 17,825.31 = 7,327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,916.89/17,825.31 = 7,327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,916.89x = 17,825.31 × 7,327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,916.89x = 130,621,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,621,910.90/12,916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.49

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