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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,969.73, 17,898.89 and 7,932.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,969.73, 17,898.89 and 7,932.37 is: 10,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,969.73 : 17,898.89 = 7,932.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,969.73/17,898.89 = 7,932.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,969.73x = 17,898.89 × 7,932.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,969.73x = 141,980,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,980,528.57/12,969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.07

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