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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.97, 17,203.32 and 7,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.97, 17,203.32 and 7,928.08 is: 10,941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.97 : 17,203.32 = 7,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.97/17,203.32 = 7,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.97x = 17,203.32 × 7,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.97x = 136,389,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,389,254.22/12,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.80

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