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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,925.89, 17,837.25 and 7,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,925.89, 17,837.25 and 7,898.52 is: 10,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,925.89 : 17,837.25 = 7,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,925.89/17,837.25 = 7,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,925.89x = 17,837.25 × 7,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,925.89x = 140,887,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,887,875.87/12,925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.67

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