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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.56, 17,561.22 and 7,757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.56, 17,561.22 and 7,757.56 is: 10,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.56 : 17,561.22 = 7,757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.56/17,561.22 = 7,757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.56x = 17,561.22 × 7,757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.56x = 136,232,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,232,217.82/12,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.40

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