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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.68, 17,845.86 and 7,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.68, 17,845.86 and 7,265.44 is: 10,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.68 : 17,845.86 = 7,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.68/17,845.86 = 7,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.68x = 17,845.86 × 7,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.68x = 129,658,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,658,025.08/12,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.16

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