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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,957.93, 17,882.07 and 7,368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,957.93, 17,882.07 and 7,368.93 is: 10,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,957.93 : 17,882.07 = 7,368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,957.93/17,882.07 = 7,368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,957.93x = 17,882.07 × 7,368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,957.93x = 131,771,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,771,722.09/12,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.20

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