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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.54, 17,891.85 and 7,300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.54, 17,891.85 and 7,300.99 is: 10,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.54 : 17,891.85 = 7,300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.54/17,891.85 = 7,300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.54x = 17,891.85 × 7,300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.54x = 130,628,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,628,217.93/12,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.25

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