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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.58, 17,878.78 and 7,290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.58, 17,878.78 and 7,290.71 is: 10,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.58 : 17,878.78 = 7,290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.58/17,878.78 = 7,290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.58x = 17,878.78 × 7,290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.58x = 130,348,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,348,945.89/12,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.99

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