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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,963.47, 17,889.72 and 7,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,963.47, 17,889.72 and 7,297.12 is: 10,070.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,963.47 : 17,889.72 = 7,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,963.47/17,889.72 = 7,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,963.47x = 17,889.72 × 7,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,963.47x = 130,543,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,543,428.60/12,963.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.10

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