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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,036.79, 17,990.69 and 7,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,036.79, 17,990.69 and 7,068.44 is: 9,754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,036.79 : 17,990.69 = 7,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,036.79/17,990.69 = 7,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,036.79x = 17,990.69 × 7,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,036.79x = 127,165,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,165,987.53/13,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,754.40

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