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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.51, 17,983.49 and 7,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.51, 17,983.49 and 7,063.22 is: 9,747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.51 : 17,983.49 = 7,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.51/17,983.49 = 7,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.51x = 17,983.49 × 7,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.51x = 127,021,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,021,355.88/13,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.25

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