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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,934.82, 17,850.36 and 7,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,934.82, 17,850.36 and 7,269.24 is: 10,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,934.82 : 17,850.36 = 7,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,934.82/17,850.36 = 7,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,934.82x = 17,850.36 × 7,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,934.82x = 129,758,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,758,550.93/12,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.72

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