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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.12, 17,372.10 and 6,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.12, 17,372.10 and 6,999 is: 9,658.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.12 : 17,372.10 = 6,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.12/17,372.10 = 6,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.12x = 17,372.10 × 6,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.12x = 121,587,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,587,327.90/12,588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.89

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