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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.08, 17,930.46 and 7,959.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.08, 17,930.46 and 7,959.64 is: 10,985.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.08 : 17,930.46 = 7,959.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.08/17,930.46 = 7,959.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.08x = 17,930.46 × 7,959.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.08x = 142,720,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,720,006.63/12,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.15

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