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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,385.76, 17,094.38 and 7,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,385.76, 17,094.38 and 7,911.72 is: 10,919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,385.76 : 17,094.38 = 7,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,385.76/17,094.38 = 7,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,385.76x = 17,094.38 × 7,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,385.76x = 135,245,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,245,908.58/12,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.47

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