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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,733.58, 17,571.46 and 7,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,733.58, 17,571.46 and 7,068.12 is: 9,753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,733.58 : 17,571.46 = 7,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,733.58/17,571.46 = 7,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,733.58x = 17,571.46 × 7,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,733.58x = 124,197,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,197,187.86/12,733.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.52

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