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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.22, 17,953.92 and 7,041.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.22, 17,953.92 and 7,041.78 is: 9,717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.22 : 17,953.92 = 7,041.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.22/17,953.92 = 7,041.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.22x = 17,953.92 × 7,041.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.22x = 126,427,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,427,554.78/13,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.56

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