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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,595, 17,381.10 and 7,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,595, 17,381.10 and 7,006 is: 9,668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,595 : 17,381.10 = 7,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,595/17,381.10 = 7,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,595x = 17,381.10 × 7,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,595x = 121,771,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,771,986.60/12,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.28

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