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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,956.58, 17,879.40 and 7,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,956.58, 17,879.40 and 7,367.58 is: 10,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,956.58 : 17,879.40 = 7,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,956.58/17,879.40 = 7,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,956.58x = 17,879.40 × 7,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,956.58x = 131,727,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,727,909.85/12,956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.87

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