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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,594.92, 17,380.95 and 7,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,594.92, 17,380.95 and 7,005.92 is: 9,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,594.92 : 17,380.95 = 7,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,594.92/17,380.95 = 7,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,594.92x = 17,380.95 × 7,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,594.92x = 121,769,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,769,545.22/12,594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.15

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