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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.83, 17,986.70 and 7,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.83, 17,986.70 and 7,065.48 is: 9,750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.83 : 17,986.70 = 7,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.83/17,986.70 = 7,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.83x = 17,986.70 × 7,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.83x = 127,084,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,084,596.85/13,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.37

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