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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.38, 17,843.43 and 7,903.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.38, 17,843.43 and 7,903.01 is: 10,905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.38 : 17,843.43 = 7,903.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.38/17,843.43 = 7,903.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.38x = 17,843.43 × 7,903.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.38x = 141,016,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,016,805.72/12,930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.85

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