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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,012.62, 17,957.62 and 7,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,012.62, 17,957.62 and 7,423.62 is: 10,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,012.62 : 17,957.62 = 7,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,012.62/17,957.62 = 7,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,012.62x = 17,957.62 × 7,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,012.62x = 133,310,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,310,546.98/13,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.71

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