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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,706.81, 17,535.44 and 7,041.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,706.81, 17,535.44 and 7,041.65 is: 9,717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,706.81 : 17,535.44 = 7,041.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,706.81/17,535.44 = 7,041.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,706.81x = 17,535.44 × 7,041.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,706.81x = 123,478,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,478,401.54/12,706.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.50

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