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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.55, 17,878.25 and 7,290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.55, 17,878.25 and 7,290.62 is: 10,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.55 : 17,878.25 = 7,290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.55/17,878.25 = 7,290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.55x = 17,878.25 × 7,290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.55x = 130,343,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,343,401.17/12,955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.82

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