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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.16, 17,843.63 and 7,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.16, 17,843.63 and 7,341.16 is: 10,130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.16 : 17,843.63 = 7,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.16/17,843.63 = 7,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.16x = 17,843.63 × 7,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.16x = 130,992,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,992,916.55/12,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.81

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