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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,964.79, 17,890.34 and 7,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,964.79, 17,890.34 and 7,297.72 is: 10,070.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,964.79 : 17,890.34 = 7,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,964.79/17,890.34 = 7,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,964.79x = 17,890.34 × 7,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,964.79x = 130,558,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,558,610.81/12,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.24

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