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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,995.56, 17,933.83 and 7,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,995.56, 17,933.83 and 7,027.21 is: 9,697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,995.56 : 17,933.83 = 7,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,995.56/17,933.83 = 7,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,995.56x = 17,933.83 × 7,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,995.56x = 126,024,789.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,024,789.51/12,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.53

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