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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,593.22, 17,377.96 and 6,927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,593.22, 17,377.96 and 6,927.06 is: 9,558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,593.22 : 17,377.96 = 6,927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,593.22/17,377.96 = 6,927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,593.22x = 17,377.96 × 6,927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,593.22x = 120,378,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,378,171.60/12,593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.97

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