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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,969.90, 17,898.81 and 7,934.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,969.90, 17,898.81 and 7,934.03 is: 10,949.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,969.90 : 17,898.81 = 7,934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,969.90/17,898.81 = 7,934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,969.90x = 17,898.81 × 7,934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,969.90x = 142,009,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,009,606.01/12,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.17

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