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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,009.95, 17,953.68 and 7,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,009.95, 17,953.68 and 7,041.72 is: 9,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,009.95 : 17,953.68 = 7,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,009.95/17,953.68 = 7,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,009.95x = 17,953.68 × 7,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,009.95x = 126,424,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,424,787.53/13,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.55

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