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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.59, 17,377.13 and 7,288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.59, 17,377.13 and 7,288.25 is: 10,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.59 : 17,377.13 = 7,288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.59/17,377.13 = 7,288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.59x = 17,377.13 × 7,288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.59x = 126,648,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,648,799.06/12,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.21

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