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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,022.67, 17,971.27 and 7,054.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,022.67, 17,971.27 and 7,054.49 is: 9,735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,022.67 : 17,971.27 = 7,054.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,022.67/17,971.27 = 7,054.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,022.67x = 17,971.27 × 7,054.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,022.67x = 126,778,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,778,171.79/13,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.19

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