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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,035.82, 17,991.84 and 7,446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,035.82, 17,991.84 and 7,446.82 is: 10,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035.82 : 17,991.84 = 7,446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035.82/17,991.84 = 7,446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035.82x = 17,991.84 × 7,446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035.82x = 133,981,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,981,993.95/13,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.99

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