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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.68, 17,843.82 and 7,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.68, 17,843.82 and 7,625.72 is: 10,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.68 : 17,843.82 = 7,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.68/17,843.82 = 7,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.68x = 17,843.82 × 7,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.68x = 136,071,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,071,975.05/12,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.19

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