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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,990.73, 17,926.14 and 7,326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,990.73, 17,926.14 and 7,326.87 is: 10,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,990.73 : 17,926.14 = 7,326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,990.73/17,926.14 = 7,326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,990.73x = 17,926.14 × 7,326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,990.73x = 131,342,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,342,497.38/12,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.48

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