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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.76, 17,939.67 and 7,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.76, 17,939.67 and 7,335.70 is: 10,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.76 : 17,939.67 = 7,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.76/17,939.67 = 7,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.76x = 17,939.67 × 7,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.76x = 131,600,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,600,000.54/12,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.27

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