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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,021.62, 17,969.86 and 7,053.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,021.62, 17,969.86 and 7,053.29 is: 9,733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,021.62 : 17,969.86 = 7,053.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,021.62/17,969.86 = 7,053.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,021.62x = 17,969.86 × 7,053.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,021.62x = 126,746,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,746,610.75/13,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.55

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