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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,761.88, 17,615.78 and 7,920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,761.88, 17,615.78 and 7,920.37 is: 10,932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,761.88 : 17,615.78 = 7,920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,761.88/17,615.78 = 7,920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,761.88x = 17,615.78 × 7,920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,761.88x = 139,523,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,523,495.44/12,761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.83

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