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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.80, 17,901.52 and 7,307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.80, 17,901.52 and 7,307.57 is: 10,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.80 : 17,901.52 = 7,307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.80/17,901.52 = 7,307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.80x = 17,901.52 × 7,307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.80x = 130,816,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,816,546.57/12,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.36

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