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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,009.83, 17,953.73 and 7,903.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,009.83, 17,953.73 and 7,903.89 is: 10,907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,009.83 : 17,953.73 = 7,903.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,009.83/17,953.73 = 7,903.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,009.83x = 17,953.73 × 7,903.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,009.83x = 141,904,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,904,267.49/13,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.47

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