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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,934.62, 17,849.67 and 7,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,934.62, 17,849.67 and 7,345.50 is: 10,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,934.62 : 17,849.67 = 7,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,934.62/17,849.67 = 7,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,934.62x = 17,849.67 × 7,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,934.62x = 131,114,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,114,750.99/12,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.73

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