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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,920.20, 17,829.88 and 7,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,920.20, 17,829.88 and 7,254.16 is: 10,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,920.20 : 17,829.88 = 7,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,920.20/17,829.88 = 7,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,920.20x = 17,829.88 × 7,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,920.20x = 129,340,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,340,802.30/12,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.74

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