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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.61, 17,985.93 and 7,725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.61, 17,985.93 and 7,725.27 is: 10,660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.61 : 17,985.93 = 7,725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.61/17,985.93 = 7,725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.61x = 17,985.93 × 7,725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.61x = 138,946,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,946,165.45/13,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.61

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