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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.43, 17,930.08 and 7,250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.43, 17,930.08 and 7,250.39 is: 10,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.43 : 17,930.08 = 7,250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.43/17,930.08 = 7,250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.43x = 17,930.08 × 7,250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.43x = 129,999,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,999,946.83/12,992.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.82

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