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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.95, 17,955.14 and 7,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.95, 17,955.14 and 7,042.67 is: 9,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.95 : 17,955.14 = 7,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.95/17,955.14 = 7,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.95x = 17,955.14 × 7,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.95x = 126,452,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,452,125.82/13,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.90

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