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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,004.63, 17,946.34 and 7,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,004.63, 17,946.34 and 7,036.24 is: 9,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,004.63 : 17,946.34 = 7,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,004.63/17,946.34 = 7,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,004.63x = 17,946.34 × 7,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,004.63x = 126,274,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,274,755.36/13,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.98

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