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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,587.91, 17,370.95 and 6,922.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,587.91, 17,370.95 and 6,922.67 is: 9,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,587.91 : 17,370.95 = 6,922.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,587.91/17,370.95 = 6,922.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,587.91x = 17,370.95 × 6,922.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,587.91x = 120,253,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,253,354.44/12,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.08

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