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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.31, 17,375.61 and 6,926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.31, 17,375.61 and 6,926.02 is: 9,557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.31 : 17,375.61 = 6,926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.31/17,375.61 = 6,926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.31x = 17,375.61 × 6,926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.31x = 120,343,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,343,822.37/12,591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.69

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