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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.69, 17,192.60 and 7,986.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.69, 17,192.60 and 7,986.07 is: 11,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.69 : 17,192.60 = 7,986.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.69/17,192.60 = 7,986.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.69x = 17,192.60 × 7,986.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.69x = 137,301,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,301,221.12/12,469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.80

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