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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,968.81, 17,897.87 and 7,379.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,968.81, 17,897.87 and 7,379.81 is: 10,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968.81 : 17,897.87 = 7,379.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968.81/17,897.87 = 7,379.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968.81x = 17,897.87 × 7,379.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968.81x = 132,082,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,082,843.11/12,968.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.65

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