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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.04, 17,377.14 and 7,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.04, 17,377.14 and 7,003.08 is: 9,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.04 : 17,377.14 = 7,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.04/17,377.14 = 7,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.04x = 17,377.14 × 7,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.04x = 121,693,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,693,501.59/12,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.32

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