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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.93, 17,347.89 and 7,855.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.93, 17,347.89 and 7,855.17 is: 10,840.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.93 : 17,347.89 = 7,855.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.93/17,347.89 = 7,855.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.93x = 17,347.89 × 7,855.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.93x = 136,270,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,270,625.09/12,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.14

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