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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.66, 17,844.32 and 7,341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.66, 17,844.32 and 7,341.66 is: 10,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.66 : 17,844.32 = 7,341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.66/17,844.32 = 7,341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.66x = 17,844.32 × 7,341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.66x = 131,006,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,006,948.73/12,930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.50

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