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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.96, 17,956.52 and 7,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.96, 17,956.52 and 7,043.68 is: 9,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.96 : 17,956.52 = 7,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.96/17,956.52 = 7,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.96x = 17,956.52 × 7,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.96x = 126,479,980.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,479,980.79/13,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.29

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