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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,719.22, 17,553.42 and 7,054.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,719.22, 17,553.42 and 7,054.51 is: 9,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,719.22 : 17,553.42 = 7,054.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,719.22/17,553.42 = 7,054.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,719.22x = 17,553.42 × 7,054.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,719.22x = 123,830,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,830,765.95/12,719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.72

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