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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,967.92, 17,895.81 and 7,378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,967.92, 17,895.81 and 7,378.92 is: 10,182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967.92 : 17,895.81 = 7,378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967.92/17,895.81 = 7,378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967.92x = 17,895.81 × 7,378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967.92x = 132,051,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,051,750.33/12,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,182.96

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