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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,002.03, 17,942.77 and 7,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,002.03, 17,942.77 and 7,033.70 is: 9,706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,002.03 : 17,942.77 = 7,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,002.03/17,942.77 = 7,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,002.03x = 17,942.77 × 7,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,002.03x = 126,203,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,203,954.05/13,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.48

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