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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,714.03, 17,545.41 and 7,125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,714.03, 17,545.41 and 7,125.03 is: 9,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,714.03 : 17,545.41 = 7,125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,714.03/17,545.41 = 7,125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,714.03x = 17,545.41 × 7,125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,714.03x = 125,011,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,011,572.61/12,714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.57

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