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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,621.72, 18,932.58 and 7,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,621.72, 18,932.58 and 7,995 is: 11,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,621.72 : 18,932.58 = 7,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,621.72/18,932.58 = 7,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,621.72x = 18,932.58 × 7,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,621.72x = 151,365,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,365,977.10/12,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.50

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