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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.88, 17,846.90 and 7,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.88, 17,846.90 and 7,905.52 is: 10,909.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.88 : 17,846.90 = 7,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.88/17,846.90 = 7,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.88x = 17,846.90 × 7,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.88x = 141,089,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,089,024.89/12,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.33

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