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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.29, 17,931.85 and 7,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.29, 17,931.85 and 7,329.56 is: 10,114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.29 : 17,931.85 = 7,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.29/17,931.85 = 7,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.29x = 17,931.85 × 7,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.29x = 131,432,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,432,462.50/12,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.63

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