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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.70, 17,954.75 and 7,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.70, 17,954.75 and 7,042.37 is: 9,718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.70 : 17,954.75 = 7,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.70/17,954.75 = 7,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.70x = 17,954.75 × 7,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.70x = 126,443,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,443,867.77/13,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.45

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