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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.13, 17,875.89 and 7,288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.13, 17,875.89 and 7,288.18 is: 10,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.13 : 17,875.89 = 7,288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.13/17,875.89 = 7,288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.13x = 17,875.89 × 7,288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.13x = 130,282,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,282,659.29/12,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.23

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