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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.80, 17,064.96 and 7,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.80, 17,064.96 and 7,891.20 is: 10,890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.80 : 17,064.96 = 7,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.80/17,064.96 = 7,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.80x = 17,064.96 × 7,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.80x = 134,663,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,663,012.35/12,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.84

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