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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,921.39, 17,830.71 and 7,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,921.39, 17,830.71 and 7,254.93 is: 10,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,921.39 : 17,830.71 = 7,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,921.39/17,830.71 = 7,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,921.39x = 17,830.71 × 7,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,921.39x = 129,360,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,360,552.90/12,921.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.35

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