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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,990.87, 17,915.62 and 8,512.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,990.87, 17,915.62 and 8,512.99 is: 11,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,990.87 : 17,915.62 = 8,512.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,990.87/17,915.62 = 8,512.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,990.87x = 17,915.62 × 8,512.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,990.87x = 152,515,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,515,493.90/12,990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.21

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