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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.53, 16,889.85 and 7,935.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.53, 16,889.85 and 7,935.94 is: 10,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.53 : 16,889.85 = 7,935.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.53/16,889.85 = 7,935.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.53x = 16,889.85 × 7,935.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.53x = 134,036,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,036,836.21/12,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.31

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