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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.97, 17,933.04 and 7,329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.97, 17,933.04 and 7,329.71 is: 10,114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.97 : 17,933.04 = 7,329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.97/17,933.04 = 7,329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.97x = 17,933.04 × 7,329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.97x = 131,443,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,443,892.95/12,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.98

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