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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,003.97, 17,945.62 and 7,627.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,003.97, 17,945.62 and 7,627.59 is: 10,526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,003.97 : 17,945.62 = 7,627.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,003.97/17,945.62 = 7,627.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,003.97x = 17,945.62 × 7,627.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,003.97x = 136,881,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,881,812.59/13,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.16

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