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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.54, 17,903.85 and 7,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.54, 17,903.85 and 7,309.04 is: 10,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.54 : 17,903.85 = 7,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.54/17,903.85 = 7,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.54x = 17,903.85 × 7,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.54x = 130,859,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,859,955.80/12,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.90

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