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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.26, 17,376.05 and 6,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.26, 17,376.05 and 6,925.88 is: 9,557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.26 : 17,376.05 = 6,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.26/17,376.05 = 6,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.26x = 17,376.05 × 6,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.26x = 120,344,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,344,437.17/12,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.78

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