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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.48, 17,844.05 and 7,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.48, 17,844.05 and 7,341.48 is: 10,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.48 : 17,844.05 = 7,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.48/17,844.05 = 7,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.48x = 17,844.05 × 7,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.48x = 131,001,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,001,699.49/12,930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.23

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