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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.28, 17,371.78 and 6,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.28, 17,371.78 and 6,999.28 is: 9,658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.28 : 17,371.78 = 6,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.28/17,371.78 = 6,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.28x = 17,371.78 × 6,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.28x = 121,589,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,589,952.32/12,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.98

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