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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.46, 17,927.13 and 7,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.46, 17,927.13 and 7,327.61 is: 10,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.46 : 17,927.13 = 7,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.46/17,927.13 = 7,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.46x = 17,927.13 × 7,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.46x = 131,362,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,362,927.42/12,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.49

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