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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.72, 18,935.58 and 7,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.72, 18,935.58 and 7,997 is: 11,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.72 : 18,935.58 = 7,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.72/18,935.58 = 7,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.72x = 18,935.58 × 7,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.72x = 151,427,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,427,833.26/12,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.50

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