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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,590.32, 17,373.46 and 6,925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,590.32, 17,373.46 and 6,925.08 is: 9,555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,590.32 : 17,373.46 = 6,925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,590.32/17,373.46 = 6,925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,590.32x = 17,373.46 × 6,925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,590.32x = 120,312,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,312,600.38/12,590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.96

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