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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.93, 17,093.78 and 7,912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.93, 17,093.78 and 7,912.44 is: 10,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.93 : 17,093.78 = 7,912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.93/17,093.78 = 7,912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.93x = 17,093.78 × 7,912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.93x = 135,253,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,253,508.62/12,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.53

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