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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.93, 17,932.89 and 7,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.93, 17,932.89 and 7,026.55 is: 9,696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.93 : 17,932.89 = 7,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.93/17,932.89 = 7,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.93x = 17,932.89 × 7,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.93x = 126,006,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,006,329.75/12,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.58

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