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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,926.73, 17,838.88 and 7,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,926.73, 17,838.88 and 7,337.73 is: 10,126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,926.73 : 17,838.88 = 7,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,926.73/17,838.88 = 7,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,926.73x = 17,838.88 × 7,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,926.73x = 130,896,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,896,866.60/12,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.06

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