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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,957.72, 17,880.92 and 7,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,957.72, 17,880.92 and 7,292.71 is: 10,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,957.72 : 17,880.92 = 7,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,957.72/17,880.92 = 7,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,957.72x = 17,880.92 × 7,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,957.72x = 130,400,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,400,310.28/12,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.52

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