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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,993.72, 17,930.90 and 7,328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,993.72, 17,930.90 and 7,328.61 is: 10,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,993.72 : 17,930.90 = 7,328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,993.72/17,930.90 = 7,328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,993.72x = 17,930.90 × 7,328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,993.72x = 131,408,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,408,591.37/12,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.24

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