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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.22, 17,376.58 and 6,926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.22, 17,376.58 and 6,926.06 is: 9,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.22 : 17,376.58 = 6,926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.22/17,376.58 = 6,926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.22x = 17,376.58 × 6,926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.22x = 120,351,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,351,196.49/12,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.58

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