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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,586.58, 17,369.92 and 6,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,586.58, 17,369.92 and 6,921.76 is: 9,552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,586.58 : 17,369.92 = 6,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,586.58/17,369.92 = 6,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,586.58x = 17,369.92 × 6,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,586.58x = 120,230,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,230,417.46/12,586.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.27

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