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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.13, 17,843.58 and 7,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.13, 17,843.58 and 7,341.13 is: 10,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.13 : 17,843.58 = 7,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.13/17,843.58 = 7,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.13x = 17,843.58 × 7,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.13x = 130,991,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,991,914.52/12,930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.75

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