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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.28, 17,925.09 and 7,951.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.28, 17,925.09 and 7,951.25 is: 10,970.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.28 : 17,925.09 = 7,951.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.28/17,925.09 = 7,951.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.28x = 17,925.09 × 7,951.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.28x = 142,526,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,526,871.86/12,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.12

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