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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.51, 17,846.27 and 7,905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.51, 17,846.27 and 7,905.14 is: 10,908.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.51 : 17,846.27 = 7,905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.51/17,846.27 = 7,905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.51x = 17,846.27 × 7,905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.51x = 141,077,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,077,375.49/12,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.74

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