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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.97, 18,340.18 and 7,912.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.97, 18,340.18 and 7,912.95 is: 10,917.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.97 : 18,340.18 = 7,912.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.97/18,340.18 = 7,912.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.97x = 18,340.18 × 7,912.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.97x = 145,124,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,124,927.33/13,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.42

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