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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.94, 17,375.31 and 8,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.94, 17,375.31 and 8,512.62 is: 11,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.94 : 17,375.31 = 8,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.94/17,375.31 = 8,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.94x = 17,375.31 × 8,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.94x = 147,909,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,909,459.82/12,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,746.36

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