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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,590.15, 17,373.55 and 7,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,590.15, 17,373.55 and 7,212.60 is: 9,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,590.15 : 17,373.55 = 7,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,590.15/17,373.55 = 7,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,590.15x = 17,373.55 × 7,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,590.15x = 125,308,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,308,466.73/12,590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.90

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