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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.26, 19,360.12 and 7,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.26, 19,360.12 and 7,986 is: 11,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.26 : 19,360.12 = 7,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.26/19,360.12 = 7,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.26x = 19,360.12 × 7,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.26x = 154,609,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,609,918.32/12,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.37

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