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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.69, 17,377.55 and 6,927.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.69, 17,377.55 and 6,927.43 is: 9,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.69 : 17,377.55 = 6,927.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.69/17,377.55 = 6,927.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.69x = 17,377.55 × 6,927.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.69x = 120,381,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,381,761.20/12,592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.65

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