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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.48, 17,892.45 and 7,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.48, 17,892.45 and 7,301.07 is: 10,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.48 : 17,892.45 = 7,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.48/17,892.45 = 7,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.48x = 17,892.45 × 7,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.48x = 130,634,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,634,029.92/12,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.75

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