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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,009.63, 17,953.32 and 7,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,009.63, 17,953.32 and 7,041.36 is: 9,717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,009.63 : 17,953.32 = 7,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,009.63/17,953.32 = 7,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,009.63x = 17,953.32 × 7,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,009.63x = 126,415,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,415,789.32/13,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.09

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