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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,980.82, 17,913.09 and 7,390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,980.82, 17,913.09 and 7,390.74 is: 10,198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,980.82 : 17,913.09 = 7,390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,980.82/17,913.09 = 7,390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,980.82x = 17,913.09 × 7,390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,980.82x = 132,390,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,390,990.79/12,980.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.97

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