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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,904.35, 17,808.09 and 7,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,904.35, 17,808.09 and 7,530.54 is: 10,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,904.35 : 17,808.09 = 7,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,904.35/17,808.09 = 7,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,904.35x = 17,808.09 × 7,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,904.35x = 134,104,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,104,534.07/12,904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.20

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