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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,989.89, 17,925.99 and 7,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,989.89, 17,925.99 and 7,021.55 is: 9,689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,989.89 : 17,925.99 = 7,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,989.89/17,925.99 = 7,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,989.89x = 17,925.99 × 7,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,989.89x = 125,868,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,868,145.45/12,989.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,689.70

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