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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,013.65, 17,958.62 and 7,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,013.65, 17,958.62 and 7,045.27 is: 9,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,013.65 : 17,958.62 = 7,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,013.65/17,958.62 = 7,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,013.65x = 17,958.62 × 7,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,013.65x = 126,523,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,523,326.73/13,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.36

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