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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.91, 17,879.72 and 7,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.91, 17,879.72 and 7,650.74 is: 10,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.91 : 17,879.72 = 7,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.91/17,879.72 = 7,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.91x = 17,879.72 × 7,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.91x = 136,792,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,792,961.34/12,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.35

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