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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,730.93, 17,568.21 and 7,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,730.93, 17,568.21 and 7,065.93 is: 9,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,730.93 : 17,568.21 = 7,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,730.93/17,568.21 = 7,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,730.93x = 17,568.21 × 7,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,730.93x = 124,135,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,135,742.09/12,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.72

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