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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,968.36, 17,895.15 and 7,591.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,968.36, 17,895.15 and 7,591.41 is: 10,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968.36 : 17,895.15 = 7,591.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968.36/17,895.15 = 7,591.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968.36x = 17,895.15 × 7,591.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968.36x = 135,849,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,849,420.66/12,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.46

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