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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.88, 17,983.89 and 7,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.88, 17,983.89 and 7,063.39 is: 9,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.88 : 17,983.89 = 7,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.88/17,983.89 = 7,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.88x = 17,983.89 × 7,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.88x = 127,027,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,027,228.79/13,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.42

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