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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.12, 17,377.74 and 7,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.12, 17,377.74 and 7,003 is: 9,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.12 : 17,377.74 = 7,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.12/17,377.74 = 7,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.12x = 17,377.74 × 7,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.12x = 121,696,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,696,313.22/12,592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.48

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