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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.54, 17,987.61 and 7,066.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.54, 17,987.61 and 7,066.15 is: 9,751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.54 : 17,987.61 = 7,066.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.54/17,987.61 = 7,066.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.54x = 17,987.61 × 7,066.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.54x = 127,103,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,103,150.40/13,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.26

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