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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,590.48, 17,376.36 and 7,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,590.48, 17,376.36 and 7,214.84 is: 9,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,590.48 : 17,376.36 = 7,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,590.48/17,376.36 = 7,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,590.48x = 17,376.36 × 7,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,590.48x = 125,367,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,367,657.18/12,590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.34

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