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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,014.58, 17,958.98 and 7,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,014.58, 17,958.98 and 7,708.54 is: 10,637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,014.58 : 17,958.98 = 7,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,014.58/17,958.98 = 7,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,014.58x = 17,958.98 × 7,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,014.58x = 138,437,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,437,515.69/13,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.11

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