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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,903.78, 19,367.55 and 7,983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,903.78, 19,367.55 and 7,983.03 is: 11,981.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,903.78 : 19,367.55 = 7,983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,903.78/19,367.55 = 7,983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,903.78x = 19,367.55 × 7,983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,903.78x = 154,611,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,611,732.68/12,903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.89

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