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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.48, 17,932.35 and 7,329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.48, 17,932.35 and 7,329.21 is: 10,114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.48 : 17,932.35 = 7,329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.48/17,932.35 = 7,329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.48x = 17,932.35 × 7,329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.48x = 131,429,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,429,887.60/12,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.29

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