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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,389.93, 17,092.40 and 7,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,389.93, 17,092.40 and 7,911.44 is: 10,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,389.93 : 17,092.40 = 7,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,389.93/17,092.40 = 7,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,389.93x = 17,092.40 × 7,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,389.93x = 135,225,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,225,497.06/12,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.15

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