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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.28, 17,983.72 and 7,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.28, 17,983.72 and 7,996.48 is: 11,034.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.28 : 17,983.72 = 7,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.28/17,983.72 = 7,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.28x = 17,983.72 × 7,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.28x = 143,806,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,806,457.31/13,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.64

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