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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,003.35, 17,944.60 and 7,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,003.35, 17,944.60 and 7,035 is: 9,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,003.35 : 17,944.60 = 7,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,003.35/17,944.60 = 7,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,003.35x = 17,944.60 × 7,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,003.35x = 126,240,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,240,261.00/13,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.29

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