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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606.93, 17,386.25 and 7,891.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,606.93, 17,386.25 and 7,891.65 is: 10,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,606.93 : 17,386.25 = 7,891.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,606.93/17,386.25 = 7,891.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,606.93x = 17,386.25 × 7,891.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,606.93x = 137,206,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,206,160.35/12,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.39

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