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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,940.94, 17,858.40 and 7,351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,940.94, 17,858.40 and 7,351.94 is: 10,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,940.94 : 17,858.40 = 7,351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,940.94/17,858.40 = 7,351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,940.94x = 17,858.40 × 7,351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,940.94x = 131,293,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,293,885.30/12,940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.62

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