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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,995.82, 17,934.15 and 7,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,995.82, 17,934.15 and 7,027.44 is: 9,697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,995.82 : 17,934.15 = 7,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,995.82/17,934.15 = 7,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,995.82x = 17,934.15 × 7,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,995.82x = 126,031,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,031,163.08/12,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.82

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