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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.04, 17,555.22 and 7,689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.04, 17,555.22 and 7,689.27 is: 10,607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.04 : 17,555.22 = 7,689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.04/17,555.22 = 7,689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.04x = 17,555.22 × 7,689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.04x = 134,986,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,986,826.49/12,725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.97

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