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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,995.52, 17,930.07 and 7,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,995.52, 17,930.07 and 7,329.98 is: 10,113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,995.52 : 17,930.07 = 7,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,995.52/17,930.07 = 7,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,995.52x = 17,930.07 × 7,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,995.52x = 131,427,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,427,054.50/12,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.26

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