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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,709.05, 17,539.34 and 7,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,709.05, 17,539.34 and 7,044.05 is: 9,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,709.05 : 17,539.34 = 7,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,709.05/17,539.34 = 7,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,709.05x = 17,539.34 × 7,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,709.05x = 123,547,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,547,865.01/12,709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.25

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