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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,957.30, 19,421.55 and 7,118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,957.30, 19,421.55 and 7,118.10 is: 10,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,957.30 : 19,421.55 = 7,118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,957.30/19,421.55 = 7,118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,957.30x = 19,421.55 × 7,118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,957.30x = 138,244,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,244,535.06/12,957.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.24

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