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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975.55, 17,902.55 and 7,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975.55, 17,902.55 and 7,308.32 is: 10,083.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975.55 : 17,902.55 = 7,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975.55/17,902.55 = 7,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975.55x = 17,902.55 × 7,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975.55x = 130,837,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,837,492.97/12,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.39

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