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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.28, 17,954.16 and 7,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.28, 17,954.16 and 7,041.96 is: 9,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.28 : 17,954.16 = 7,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.28/17,954.16 = 7,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.28x = 17,954.16 × 7,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.28x = 126,432,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,432,476.55/13,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.89

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