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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729.33, 17,565.86 and 7,064.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729.33, 17,565.86 and 7,064.01 is: 9,747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729.33 : 17,565.86 = 7,064.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729.33/17,565.86 = 7,064.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729.33x = 17,565.86 × 7,064.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729.33x = 124,085,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,085,375.38/12,729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.99

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