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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,006.63, 17,949.09 and 7,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,006.63, 17,949.09 and 7,038.25 is: 9,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,006.63 : 17,949.09 = 7,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,006.63/17,949.09 = 7,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,006.63x = 17,949.09 × 7,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,006.63x = 126,330,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,330,182.69/13,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.75

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