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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.39, 17,893.98 and 7,930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.39, 17,893.98 and 7,930.52 is: 10,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.39 : 17,893.98 = 7,930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.39/17,893.98 = 7,930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.39x = 17,893.98 × 7,930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.39x = 141,908,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,908,591.18/12,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.34

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