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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,394.92, 17,097.86 and 7,913.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,394.92, 17,097.86 and 7,913.64 is: 10,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,394.92 : 17,097.86 = 7,913.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,394.92/17,097.86 = 7,913.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,394.92x = 17,097.86 × 7,913.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,394.92x = 135,306,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,306,308.81/12,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.27

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