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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,923.92, 17,835.56 and 7,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,923.92, 17,835.56 and 7,335.44 is: 10,123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,923.92 : 17,835.56 = 7,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,923.92/17,835.56 = 7,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,923.92x = 17,835.56 × 7,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,923.92x = 130,831,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,831,680.25/12,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.22

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