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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,005.78, 17,943.33 and 7,968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,005.78, 17,943.33 and 7,968.18 is: 10,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005.78 : 17,943.33 = 7,968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005.78/17,943.33 = 7,968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005.78x = 17,943.33 × 7,968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005.78x = 142,975,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,975,683.24/13,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.24

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