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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.54, 17,555.23 and 7,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.54, 17,555.23 and 7,055.82 is: 9,737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.54 : 17,555.23 = 7,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.54/17,555.23 = 7,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.54x = 17,555.23 × 7,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.54x = 123,866,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,866,617.59/12,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.53

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