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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.79, 17,439.58 and 7,937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.79, 17,439.58 and 7,937.50 is: 11,901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.79 : 17,439.58 = 7,937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.79/17,439.58 = 7,937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.79x = 17,439.58 × 7,937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.79x = 138,426,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,426,599.87/11,630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.73

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