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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,942.94, 17,856.96 and 7,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,942.94, 17,856.96 and 7,905.34 is: 10,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,942.94 : 17,856.96 = 7,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,942.94/17,856.96 = 7,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,942.94x = 17,856.96 × 7,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,942.94x = 141,165,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,165,340.17/12,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.74

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