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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,989.94, 17,926.29 and 7,684.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,989.94, 17,926.29 and 7,684.62 is: 10,604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,989.94 : 17,926.29 = 7,684.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,989.94/17,926.29 = 7,684.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,989.94x = 17,926.29 × 7,684.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,989.94x = 137,756,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,756,726.66/12,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.88

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