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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,728.63, 17,565.71 and 7,139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,728.63, 17,565.71 and 7,139.63 is: 9,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,728.63 : 17,565.71 = 7,139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,728.63/17,565.71 = 7,139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,728.63x = 17,565.71 × 7,139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,728.63x = 125,412,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,412,546.56/12,728.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.80

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