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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.52, 17,870.28 and 7,650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.52, 17,870.28 and 7,650.02 is: 10,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.52 : 17,870.28 = 7,650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.52/17,870.28 = 7,650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.52x = 17,870.28 × 7,650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.52x = 136,707,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,707,999.41/12,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.10

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