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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,721.63, 17,555.85 and 7,753.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,721.63, 17,555.85 and 7,753.63 is: 10,700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,721.63 : 17,555.85 = 7,753.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,721.63/17,555.85 = 7,753.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,721.63x = 17,555.85 × 7,753.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,721.63x = 136,121,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,121,438.69/12,721.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.00

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