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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.80, 17,811.82 and 7,530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.80, 17,811.82 and 7,530.01 is: 10,392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.80 : 17,811.82 = 7,530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.80/17,811.82 = 7,530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.80x = 17,811.82 × 7,530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.80x = 134,123,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,123,147.60/12,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.47

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