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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975.60, 17,910.36 and 7,941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975.60, 17,910.36 and 7,941.36 is: 10,961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975.60 : 17,910.36 = 7,941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975.60/17,910.36 = 7,941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975.60x = 17,910.36 × 7,941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975.60x = 142,232,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,232,616.49/12,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.54

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