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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,009.72, 17,955.84 and 7,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,009.72, 17,955.84 and 7,704.76 is: 10,634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,009.72 : 17,955.84 = 7,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,009.72/17,955.84 = 7,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,009.72x = 17,955.84 × 7,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,009.72x = 138,345,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,345,437.80/13,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.01

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