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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,750.19, 17,595.15 and 7,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,750.19, 17,595.15 and 7,007.71 is: 9,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,750.19 : 17,595.15 = 7,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,750.19/17,595.15 = 7,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,750.19x = 17,595.15 × 7,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,750.19x = 123,301,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,301,708.61/12,750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.58

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