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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,961.76, 17,887.20 and 7,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,961.76, 17,887.20 and 7,372.76 is: 10,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961.76 : 17,887.20 = 7,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961.76/17,887.20 = 7,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961.76x = 17,887.20 × 7,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961.76x = 131,878,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,878,032.67/12,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,174.39

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