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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,005.55, 17,947.60 and 7,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,005.55, 17,947.60 and 7,037.33 is: 9,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005.55 : 17,947.60 = 7,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005.55/17,947.60 = 7,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005.55x = 17,947.60 × 7,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005.55x = 126,303,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,303,116.16/13,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,711.48

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