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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.16, 17,878.05 and 7,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.16, 17,878.05 and 7,366.16 is: 10,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.16 : 17,878.05 = 7,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.16/17,878.05 = 7,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.16x = 17,878.05 × 7,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.16x = 131,692,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,692,621.48/12,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.26

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