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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,026.91, 17,977.12 and 7,361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,026.91, 17,977.12 and 7,361.39 is: 10,158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,026.91 : 17,977.12 = 7,361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,026.91/17,977.12 = 7,361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,026.91x = 17,977.12 × 7,361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,026.91x = 132,336,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,336,591.40/13,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.71

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