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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,713, 17,545.02 and 7,125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,713, 17,545.02 and 7,125.08 is: 9,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,713 : 17,545.02 = 7,125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,713/17,545.02 = 7,125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,713x = 17,545.02 × 7,125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,713x = 125,009,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,009,671.10/12,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.22

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