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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,939.93, 17,863.20 and 8,463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,939.93, 17,863.20 and 8,463.87 is: 11,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,939.93 : 17,863.20 = 8,463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,939.93/17,863.20 = 8,463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,939.93x = 17,863.20 × 8,463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,939.93x = 151,191,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,191,802.58/12,939.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.13

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