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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.88, 17,985.32 and 7,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.88, 17,985.32 and 7,064.52 is: 9,749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.88 : 17,985.32 = 7,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.88/17,985.32 = 7,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.88x = 17,985.32 × 7,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.88x = 127,057,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,057,652.85/13,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,749.01

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