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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,005.47, 17,947.55 and 7,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,005.47, 17,947.55 and 7,037.14 is: 9,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005.47 : 17,947.55 = 7,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005.47/17,947.55 = 7,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005.47x = 17,947.55 × 7,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005.47x = 126,299,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,299,433.83/13,005.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,711.25

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