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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,037.41, 17,991.55 and 7,069.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,037.41, 17,991.55 and 7,069.06 is: 9,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,037.41 : 17,991.55 = 7,069.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,037.41/17,991.55 = 7,069.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,037.41x = 17,991.55 × 7,069.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,037.41x = 127,183,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,183,346.44/13,037.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.26

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