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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,028.88, 17,981.49 and 7,363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,028.88, 17,981.49 and 7,363.91 is: 10,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028.88 : 17,981.49 = 7,363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028.88/17,981.49 = 7,363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028.88x = 17,981.49 × 7,363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028.88x = 132,414,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,414,146.59/13,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.12

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