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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.44, 17,977.93 and 7,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.44, 17,977.93 and 7,059.12 is: 9,741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.44 : 17,977.93 = 7,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.44/17,977.93 = 7,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.44x = 17,977.93 × 7,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.44x = 126,908,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,908,380.82/13,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.62

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