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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,967.62, 17,894.86 and 7,932.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,967.62, 17,894.86 and 7,932.07 is: 10,945.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967.62 : 17,894.86 = 7,932.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967.62/17,894.86 = 7,932.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967.62x = 17,894.86 × 7,932.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967.62x = 141,943,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,943,282.16/12,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.98

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