Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.88, 17,878 and 9,965.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,950.88, 17,878 and 9,965.60 is: 13,756.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,950.88 : 17,878 = 9,965.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,950.88/17,878 = 9,965.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,950.88x = 17,878 × 9,965.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,950.88x = 178,164,996.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,164,996.80/12,950.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,756.98
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