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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.62, 17,877.26 and 7,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.62, 17,877.26 and 7,365.62 is: 10,164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.62 : 17,877.26 = 7,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.62/17,877.26 = 7,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.62x = 17,877.26 × 7,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.62x = 131,677,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,677,166.91/12,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,164.49

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