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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.32, 17,878.23 and 7,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.32, 17,878.23 and 7,366.32 is: 10,165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.32 : 17,878.23 = 7,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.32/17,878.23 = 7,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.32x = 17,878.23 × 7,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.32x = 131,696,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,696,763.21/12,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.46

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