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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.61, 17,562.41 and 7,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.61, 17,562.41 and 7,060.93 is: 9,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.61 : 17,562.41 = 7,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.61/17,562.41 = 7,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.61x = 17,562.41 × 7,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.61x = 124,007,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,007,008.47/12,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.68

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