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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,005.87, 17,929.00 and 9,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,005.87, 17,929.00 and 9,373.02 is: 12,921.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005.87 : 17,929.00 = 9,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005.87/17,929.00 = 9,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005.87x = 17,929.00 × 9,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005.87x = 168,048,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,048,767.34/13,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.00

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