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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,590.22, 17,375.87 and 7,876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,590.22, 17,375.87 and 7,876.02 is: 10,869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,590.22 : 17,375.87 = 7,876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,590.22/17,375.87 = 7,876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,590.22x = 17,375.87 × 7,876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,590.22x = 136,852,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,852,699.64/12,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.76

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