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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.33, 17,843.61 and 7,265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.33, 17,843.61 and 7,265.09 is: 10,025.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.33 : 17,843.61 = 7,265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.33/17,843.61 = 7,265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.33x = 17,843.61 × 7,265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.33x = 129,635,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,635,432.57/12,930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.69

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