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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,971.97, 17,901.39 and 7,306.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,971.97, 17,901.39 and 7,306.79 is: 10,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,971.97 : 17,901.39 = 7,306.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,971.97/17,901.39 = 7,306.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,971.97x = 17,901.39 × 7,306.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,971.97x = 130,801,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,801,801.27/12,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.42

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