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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.61, 17,377.11 and 6,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.61, 17,377.11 and 6,926.44 is: 9,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.61 : 17,377.11 = 6,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.61/17,377.11 = 6,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.61x = 17,377.11 × 6,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.61x = 120,361,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,361,474.41/12,592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.11

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