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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.93, 17,956.46 and 7,043.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.93, 17,956.46 and 7,043.65 is: 9,720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.93 : 17,956.46 = 7,043.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.93/17,956.46 = 7,043.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.93x = 17,956.46 × 7,043.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.93x = 126,478,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,478,894.48/13,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.23

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