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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,988.46, 17,921.79 and 7,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,988.46, 17,921.79 and 7,681.34 is: 10,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,988.46 : 17,921.79 = 7,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,988.46/17,921.79 = 7,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,988.46x = 17,921.79 × 7,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,988.46x = 137,663,272.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,663,272.79/12,988.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.90

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