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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,960.21, 17,884.38 and 7,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,960.21, 17,884.38 and 7,295.21 is: 10,066.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,960.21 : 17,884.38 = 7,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,960.21/17,884.38 = 7,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,960.21x = 17,884.38 × 7,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,960.21x = 130,470,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,470,307.82/12,960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.99

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