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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,030.74, 17,982.38 and 7,062.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,030.74, 17,982.38 and 7,062.57 is: 9,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,030.74 : 17,982.38 = 7,062.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,030.74/17,982.38 = 7,062.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,030.74x = 17,982.38 × 7,062.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,030.74x = 127,001,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,001,817.52/13,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.32

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