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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,984.76, 17,917.50 and 7,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,984.76, 17,917.50 and 7,950.16 is: 10,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,984.76 : 17,917.50 = 7,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,984.76/17,917.50 = 7,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,984.76x = 17,917.50 × 7,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,984.76x = 142,446,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,446,991.80/12,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.32

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