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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.84, 17,925.89 and 7,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.84, 17,925.89 and 7,951.80 is: 10,970.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.84 : 17,925.89 = 7,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.84/17,925.89 = 7,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.84x = 17,925.89 × 7,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.84x = 142,543,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,543,092.10/12,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.90

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