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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,990.78, 17,928.34 and 7,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,990.78, 17,928.34 and 7,325.24 is: 10,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,990.78 : 17,928.34 = 7,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,990.78/17,928.34 = 7,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,990.78x = 17,928.34 × 7,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,990.78x = 131,329,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,329,285.35/12,990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.42

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