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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.28, 17,843.81 and 7,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.28, 17,843.81 and 7,341.28 is: 10,130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.28 : 17,843.81 = 7,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.28/17,843.81 = 7,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.28x = 17,843.81 × 7,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.28x = 130,996,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,996,405.48/12,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.98

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