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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,973.76, 17,903.76 and 7,384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,973.76, 17,903.76 and 7,384.76 is: 10,190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,973.76 : 17,903.76 = 7,384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,973.76/17,903.76 = 7,384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,973.76x = 17,903.76 × 7,384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,973.76x = 132,214,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,214,970.70/12,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.95

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