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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,719.63, 17,553.63 and 7,130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,719.63, 17,553.63 and 7,130.63 is: 9,840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,719.63 : 17,553.63 = 7,130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,719.63/17,553.63 = 7,130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,719.63x = 17,553.63 × 7,130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,719.63x = 125,168,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,168,352.92/12,719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.57

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