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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.03, 17,903.10 and 7,306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.03, 17,903.10 and 7,306.97 is: 10,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.03 : 17,903.10 = 7,306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.03/17,903.10 = 7,306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.03x = 17,903.10 × 7,306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.03x = 130,817,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,817,414.61/12,974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.02

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