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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.68, 17,846.27 and 7,897.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.68, 17,846.27 and 7,897.79 is: 10,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.68 : 17,846.27 = 7,897.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.68/17,846.27 = 7,897.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.68x = 17,846.27 × 7,897.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.68x = 140,946,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,946,092.74/12,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.13

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