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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,735.63, 17,573.91 and 7,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,735.63, 17,573.91 and 7,069.02 is: 9,754.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,735.63 : 17,573.91 = 7,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,735.63/17,573.91 = 7,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,735.63x = 17,573.91 × 7,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,735.63x = 124,230,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,230,367.47/12,735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,754.55

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