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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,489.93, 17,233.56 and 7,953.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,489.93, 17,233.56 and 7,953.93 is: 10,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,489.93 : 17,233.56 = 7,953.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,489.93/17,233.56 = 7,953.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,489.93x = 17,233.56 × 7,953.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,489.93x = 137,074,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,074,529.89/12,489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.80

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