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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,968.39, 17,896.74 and 7,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,968.39, 17,896.74 and 7,932.52 is: 10,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968.39 : 17,896.74 = 7,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968.39/17,896.74 = 7,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968.39x = 17,896.74 × 7,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968.39x = 141,966,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,966,240.61/12,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.10

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