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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,700.93, 17,527.32 and 7,111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,700.93, 17,527.32 and 7,111.93 is: 9,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,700.93 : 17,527.32 = 7,111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,700.93/17,527.32 = 7,111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,700.93x = 17,527.32 × 7,111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,700.93x = 124,653,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,653,072.93/12,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.48

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