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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720, 17,553.60 and 7,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720, 17,553.60 and 7,131.12 is: 9,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720 : 17,553.60 = 7,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720/17,553.60 = 7,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720x = 17,553.60 × 7,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720x = 125,176,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,176,828.03/12,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.95

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