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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,004.69, 17,946.35 and 7,036.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,004.69, 17,946.35 and 7,036.31 is: 9,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,004.69 : 17,946.35 = 7,036.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,004.69/17,946.35 = 7,036.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,004.69x = 17,946.35 × 7,036.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,004.69x = 126,275,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,275,957.06/13,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.04

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