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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.14, 17,876.43 and 7,289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.14, 17,876.43 and 7,289.73 is: 10,058.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.14 : 17,876.43 = 7,289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.14/17,876.43 = 7,289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.14x = 17,876.43 × 7,289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.14x = 130,314,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,314,348.06/12,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.89

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