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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,012.65, 17,957.24 and 7,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,012.65, 17,957.24 and 7,044.27 is: 9,720.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,012.65 : 17,957.24 = 7,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,012.65/17,957.24 = 7,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,012.65x = 17,957.24 × 7,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,012.65x = 126,495,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,495,610.49/13,012.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.97

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