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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729, 17,566.02 and 7,139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729, 17,566.02 and 7,139.88 is: 9,853.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729 : 17,566.02 = 7,139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729/17,566.02 = 7,139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729x = 17,566.02 × 7,139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729x = 125,419,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,419,274.88/12,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.03

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