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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.03, 17,909.71 and 7,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.03, 17,909.71 and 7,944.64 is: 10,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.03 : 17,909.71 = 7,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.03/17,909.71 = 7,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.03x = 17,909.71 × 7,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.03x = 142,286,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,286,133.82/12,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.46

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