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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,906.88, 17,806.08 and 7,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,906.88, 17,806.08 and 7,936 is: 10,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,906.88 : 17,806.08 = 7,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,906.88/17,806.08 = 7,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,906.88x = 17,806.08 × 7,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,906.88x = 141,309,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,309,050.88/12,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.35

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