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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.50, 17,930.03 and 7,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.50, 17,930.03 and 7,327.41 is: 10,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.50 : 17,930.03 = 7,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.50/17,930.03 = 7,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.50x = 17,930.03 × 7,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.50x = 131,380,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,380,644.49/12,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.82

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