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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954, 17,876.52 and 7,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954, 17,876.52 and 7,366.08 is: 10,165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954 : 17,876.52 = 7,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954/17,876.52 = 7,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954x = 17,876.52 × 7,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954x = 131,679,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,679,876.44/12,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.19

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