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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,028.98, 17,978.92 and 7,364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,028.98, 17,978.92 and 7,364.22 is: 10,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028.98 : 17,978.92 = 7,364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028.98/17,978.92 = 7,364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028.98x = 17,978.92 × 7,364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028.98x = 132,400,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,400,722.24/13,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.02

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