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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,008.95, 17,952.35 and 7,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,008.95, 17,952.35 and 7,040.60 is: 9,716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,008.95 : 17,952.35 = 7,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,008.95/17,952.35 = 7,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,008.95x = 17,952.35 × 7,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,008.95x = 126,395,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,395,190.45/13,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.02

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