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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.96, 17,950.94 and 7,039.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.96, 17,950.94 and 7,039.62 is: 9,714.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.96 : 17,950.94 = 7,039.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.96/17,950.94 = 7,039.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.96x = 17,950.94 × 7,039.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.96x = 126,367,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,367,796.24/13,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.65

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