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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,934.68, 17,851.38 and 7,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,934.68, 17,851.38 and 7,269.44 is: 10,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,934.68 : 17,851.38 = 7,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,934.68/17,851.38 = 7,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,934.68x = 17,851.38 × 7,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,934.68x = 129,769,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,769,535.83/12,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.68

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