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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,961.76, 17,886.84 and 7,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,961.76, 17,886.84 and 7,296.84 is: 10,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961.76 : 17,886.84 = 7,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961.76/17,886.84 = 7,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961.76x = 17,886.84 × 7,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961.76x = 130,517,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,517,409.59/12,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.42

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