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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,940.80, 17,858.51 and 7,276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,940.80, 17,858.51 and 7,276.74 is: 10,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,940.80 : 17,858.51 = 7,276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,940.80/17,858.51 = 7,276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,940.80x = 17,858.51 × 7,276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,940.80x = 129,951,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,951,734.06/12,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.02

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