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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,968.34, 17,893.14 and 7,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,968.34, 17,893.14 and 7,302 is: 10,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968.34 : 17,893.14 = 7,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968.34/17,893.14 = 7,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968.34x = 17,893.14 × 7,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968.34x = 130,655,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,655,708.28/12,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.98

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