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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.25, 17,967.36 and 7,989.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.25, 17,967.36 and 7,989.12 is: 11,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.25 : 17,967.36 = 7,989.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.25/17,967.36 = 7,989.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.25x = 17,967.36 × 7,989.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.25x = 143,543,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,543,395.12/13,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.79

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