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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.57, 17,921.43 and 7,953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.57, 17,921.43 and 7,953.13 is: 10,976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.57 : 17,921.43 = 7,953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.57/17,921.43 = 7,953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.57x = 17,921.43 × 7,953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.57x = 142,531,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,531,462.58/12,985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.14

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