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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,005.32, 17,947.36 and 7,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,005.32, 17,947.36 and 7,037 is: 9,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005.32 : 17,947.36 = 7,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005.32/17,947.36 = 7,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005.32x = 17,947.36 × 7,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005.32x = 126,295,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,295,572.32/13,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,711.07

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