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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.74, 17,978.25 and 7,059.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.74, 17,978.25 and 7,059.57 is: 9,742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.74 : 17,978.25 = 7,059.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.74/17,978.25 = 7,059.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.74x = 17,978.25 × 7,059.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.74x = 126,918,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,918,589.16/13,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,742.18

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