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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,995.05, 17,931.18 and 7,329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,995.05, 17,931.18 and 7,329.55 is: 10,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,995.05 : 17,931.18 = 7,329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,995.05/17,931.18 = 7,329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,995.05x = 17,931.18 × 7,329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,995.05x = 131,427,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,427,480.37/12,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.66

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