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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.78, 17,879.88 and 7,291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.78, 17,879.88 and 7,291.07 is: 10,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.78 : 17,879.88 = 7,291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.78/17,879.88 = 7,291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.78x = 17,879.88 × 7,291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.78x = 130,363,385.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,363,385.25/12,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.18

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