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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,957.69, 17,881.68 and 7,292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,957.69, 17,881.68 and 7,292.53 is: 10,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,957.69 : 17,881.68 = 7,292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,957.69/17,881.68 = 7,292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,957.69x = 17,881.68 × 7,292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,957.69x = 130,402,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,402,696.53/12,957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.73

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