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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.14, 17,893.63 and 7,930.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.14, 17,893.63 and 7,930.27 is: 10,943.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.14 : 17,893.63 = 7,930.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.14/17,893.63 = 7,930.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.14x = 17,893.63 × 7,930.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.14x = 141,901,349.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,901,349.46/12,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.99

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