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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975.14, 17,906.05 and 7,939.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975.14, 17,906.05 and 7,939.27 is: 10,956.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975.14 : 17,906.05 = 7,939.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975.14/17,906.05 = 7,939.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975.14x = 17,906.05 × 7,939.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975.14x = 142,160,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,160,852.51/12,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,956.40

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