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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.48, 17,878.12 and 7,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.48, 17,878.12 and 7,290.34 is: 10,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.48 : 17,878.12 = 7,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.48/17,878.12 = 7,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.48x = 17,878.12 × 7,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.48x = 130,337,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,337,573.36/12,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.42

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