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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,015.76, 17,961.85 and 7,047.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,015.76, 17,961.85 and 7,047.54 is: 9,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,015.76 : 17,961.85 = 7,047.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,015.76/17,961.85 = 7,047.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,015.76x = 17,961.85 × 7,047.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,015.76x = 126,586,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,586,865.16/13,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.66

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