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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.03, 17,560.58 and 7,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.03, 17,560.58 and 7,059.89 is: 9,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.03 : 17,560.58 = 7,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.03/17,560.58 = 7,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.03x = 17,560.58 × 7,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.03x = 123,975,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,975,763.14/12,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,742.67

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