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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,037.59, 17,991.82 and 7,069.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,037.59, 17,991.82 and 7,069.21 is: 9,755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,037.59 : 17,991.82 = 7,069.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,037.59/17,991.82 = 7,069.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,037.59x = 17,991.82 × 7,069.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,037.59x = 127,187,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,187,917.72/13,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.48

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