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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,964.08, 17,891.88 and 7,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,964.08, 17,891.88 and 7,299 is: 10,073.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,964.08 : 17,891.88 = 7,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,964.08/17,891.88 = 7,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,964.08x = 17,891.88 × 7,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,964.08x = 130,592,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,592,832.12/12,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.44

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