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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.48, 17,063.82 and 7,893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.48, 17,063.82 and 7,893.94 is: 10,892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.48 : 17,063.82 = 7,893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.48/17,063.82 = 7,893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.48x = 17,063.82 × 7,893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.48x = 134,700,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,700,771.25/12,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.41

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