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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.03, 17,843.51 and 7,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.03, 17,843.51 and 7,265.03 is: 10,025.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.03 : 17,843.51 = 7,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.03/17,843.51 = 7,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.03x = 17,843.51 × 7,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.03x = 129,633,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,633,564.40/12,930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.77

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