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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.79, 17,950.75 and 7,039.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.79, 17,950.75 and 7,039.46 is: 9,714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.79 : 17,950.75 = 7,039.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.79/17,950.75 = 7,039.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.79x = 17,950.75 × 7,039.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.79x = 126,363,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,363,461.64/13,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.45

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