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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,976.76, 17,907.94 and 7,387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,976.76, 17,907.94 and 7,387.76 is: 10,195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,976.76 : 17,907.94 = 7,387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,976.76/17,907.94 = 7,387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,976.76x = 17,907.94 × 7,387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,976.76x = 132,299,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,299,562.81/12,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.12

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