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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.82, 17,990.46 and 7,445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.82, 17,990.46 and 7,445.82 is: 10,276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.82 : 17,990.46 = 7,445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.82/17,990.46 = 7,445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.82x = 17,990.46 × 7,445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.82x = 133,953,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,953,726.88/13,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.61

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