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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.84, 17,846.83 and 7,267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.84, 17,846.83 and 7,267.83 is: 10,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.84 : 17,846.83 = 7,267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.84/17,846.83 = 7,267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.84x = 17,846.83 × 7,267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.84x = 129,707,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,707,726.48/12,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.33

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