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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,593.72, 17,376.18 and 8,112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,593.72, 17,376.18 and 8,112.07 is: 11,192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,593.72 : 17,376.18 = 8,112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,593.72/17,376.18 = 8,112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,593.72x = 17,376.18 × 8,112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,593.72x = 140,956,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,956,788.49/12,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.63

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