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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.62, 17,395.51 and 7,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.62, 17,395.51 and 7,892.50 is: 10,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.62 : 17,395.51 = 7,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.62/17,395.51 = 7,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.62x = 17,395.51 × 7,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.62x = 137,294,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,294,062.68/12,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.50

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