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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.68, 17,962.08 and 7,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.68, 17,962.08 and 7,711.04 is: 10,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.68 : 17,962.08 = 7,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.68/17,962.08 = 7,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.68x = 17,962.08 × 7,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.68x = 138,506,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,506,317.36/13,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.77

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