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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,993.46, 17,929.88 and 7,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,993.46, 17,929.88 and 7,329.60 is: 10,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,993.46 : 17,929.88 = 7,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,993.46/17,929.88 = 7,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,993.46x = 17,929.88 × 7,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,993.46x = 131,418,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,418,848.45/12,993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.23

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