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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.35, 17,920.31 and 7,320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.35, 17,920.31 and 7,320.31 is: 10,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.35 : 17,920.31 = 7,320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.35/17,920.31 = 7,320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.35x = 17,920.31 × 7,320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.35x = 131,182,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,182,143.09/12,985.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.32

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