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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.46, 17,848.72 and 7,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.46, 17,848.72 and 7,899.60 is: 10,902.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.46 : 17,848.72 = 7,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.46/17,848.72 = 7,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.46x = 17,848.72 × 7,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.46x = 140,997,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,997,748.51/12,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.62

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