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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.35, 17,932.18 and 7,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.35, 17,932.18 and 7,329.08 is: 10,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.35 : 17,932.18 = 7,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.35/17,932.18 = 7,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.35x = 17,932.18 × 7,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.35x = 131,426,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,426,404.21/12,994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.12

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