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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,585.72, 18,858.96 and 7,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,585.72, 18,858.96 and 7,959 is: 11,926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,585.72 : 18,858.96 = 7,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,585.72/18,858.96 = 7,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,585.72x = 18,858.96 × 7,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,585.72x = 150,098,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,098,462.64/12,585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.09

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