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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.68, 17,983.68 and 7,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.68, 17,983.68 and 7,063.36 is: 9,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.68 : 17,983.68 = 7,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.68/17,983.68 = 7,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.68x = 17,983.68 × 7,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.68x = 127,025,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,025,205.96/13,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.42

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