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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.96, 17,879.48 and 7,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.96, 17,879.48 and 7,364.88 is: 10,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.96 : 17,879.48 = 7,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.96/17,879.48 = 7,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.96x = 17,879.48 × 7,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.96x = 131,680,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,680,224.66/12,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,164.46

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