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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.52, 17,928.06 and 7,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.52, 17,928.06 and 7,954.94 is: 10,977.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.52 : 17,928.06 = 7,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.52/17,928.06 = 7,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.52x = 17,928.06 × 7,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.52x = 142,616,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,616,641.62/12,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,977.67

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