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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.95, 17,561.79 and 7,061.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.95, 17,561.79 and 7,061.57 is: 9,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.95 : 17,561.79 = 7,061.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.95/17,561.79 = 7,061.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.95x = 17,561.79 × 7,061.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.95x = 124,013,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,013,809.41/12,725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.95

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