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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,030.83, 17,982.54 and 7,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,030.83, 17,982.54 and 7,062.50 is: 9,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,030.83 : 17,982.54 = 7,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,030.83/17,982.54 = 7,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,030.83x = 17,982.54 × 7,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,030.83x = 127,001,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,001,643.79/13,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.24

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