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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.41, 17,923.89 and 7,950.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.41, 17,923.89 and 7,950.37 is: 10,968.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.41 : 17,923.89 = 7,950.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.41/17,923.89 = 7,950.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.41x = 17,923.89 × 7,950.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.41x = 142,501,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,501,557.34/12,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.91

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