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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,983.68, 17,917.86 and 7,318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,983.68, 17,917.86 and 7,318.63 is: 10,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,983.68 : 17,917.86 = 7,318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,983.68/17,917.86 = 7,318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,983.68x = 17,917.86 × 7,318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,983.68x = 131,134,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,134,187.73/12,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.92

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