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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,599.67, 17,385.42 and 7,293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,599.67, 17,385.42 and 7,293.57 is: 10,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,599.67 : 17,385.42 = 7,293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,599.67/17,385.42 = 7,293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,599.67x = 17,385.42 × 7,293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,599.67x = 126,801,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,801,777.75/12,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.90

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