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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,989.81, 17,927.49 and 7,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,989.81, 17,927.49 and 7,325.64 is: 10,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,989.81 : 17,927.49 = 7,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,989.81/17,927.49 = 7,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,989.81x = 17,927.49 × 7,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,989.81x = 131,330,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,330,337.84/12,989.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.26

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