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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.78, 17,982.95 and 7,366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.78, 17,982.95 and 7,366.79 is: 10,165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.78 : 17,982.95 = 7,366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.78/17,982.95 = 7,366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.78x = 17,982.95 × 7,366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.78x = 132,476,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,476,624.35/13,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.66

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