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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,700.92, 17,535.83 and 7,928.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,700.92, 17,535.83 and 7,928.14 is: 10,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,700.92 : 17,535.83 = 7,928.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,700.92/17,535.83 = 7,928.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,700.92x = 17,535.83 × 7,928.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,700.92x = 139,026,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,026,427.58/12,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.17

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