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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.41, 17,925.27 and 7,951.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.41, 17,925.27 and 7,951.37 is: 10,970.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.41 : 17,925.27 = 7,951.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.41/17,925.27 = 7,951.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.41x = 17,925.27 × 7,951.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.41x = 142,530,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,530,454.12/12,992.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.29

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