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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,969.36, 17,899.42 and 7,305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,969.36, 17,899.42 and 7,305.22 is: 10,082.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,969.36 : 17,899.42 = 7,305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,969.36/17,899.42 = 7,305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,969.36x = 17,899.42 × 7,305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,969.36x = 130,759,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,759,200.97/12,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.16

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