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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,960.49, 17,884.08 and 7,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,960.49, 17,884.08 and 7,295.14 is: 10,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,960.49 : 17,884.08 = 7,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,960.49/17,884.08 = 7,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,960.49x = 17,884.08 × 7,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,960.49x = 130,466,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,466,777.95/12,960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.50

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