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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,967.77, 17,895.88 and 7,931.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,967.77, 17,895.88 and 7,931.90 is: 10,946.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967.77 : 17,895.88 = 7,931.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967.77/17,895.88 = 7,931.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967.77x = 17,895.88 × 7,931.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967.77x = 141,948,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,948,201.43/12,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.23

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