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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,726.54, 17,562.73 and 7,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,726.54, 17,562.73 and 7,061.66 is: 9,745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,726.54 : 17,562.73 = 7,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,726.54/17,562.73 = 7,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,726.54x = 17,562.73 × 7,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,726.54x = 124,022,027.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,022,027.93/12,726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,745.15

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