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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,586.10, 17,369.03 and 6,921.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,586.10, 17,369.03 and 6,921.10 is: 9,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,586.10 : 17,369.03 = 6,921.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,586.10/17,369.03 = 6,921.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,586.10x = 17,369.03 × 6,921.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,586.10x = 120,212,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,212,715.50/12,586.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.23

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