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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975, 17,905.50 and 7,387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975, 17,905.50 and 7,387.08 is: 10,194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975 : 17,905.50 = 7,387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975/17,905.50 = 7,387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975x = 17,905.50 × 7,387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975x = 132,269,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,269,360.94/12,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.17

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