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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.41, 17,843.98 and 7,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.41, 17,843.98 and 7,341.41 is: 10,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.41 : 17,843.98 = 7,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.41/17,843.98 = 7,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.41x = 17,843.98 × 7,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.41x = 130,999,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,999,883.99/12,930.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.15

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