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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,029.27, 17,979.63 and 7,286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,029.27, 17,979.63 and 7,286.69 is: 10,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,029.27 : 17,979.63 = 7,286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,029.27/17,979.63 = 7,286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,029.27x = 17,979.63 × 7,286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,029.27x = 131,012,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,012,007.75/13,029.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.21

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