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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,039.52, 17,991.12 and 7,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,039.52, 17,991.12 and 7,735.52 is: 10,672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,039.52 : 17,991.12 = 7,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,039.52/17,991.12 = 7,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,039.52x = 17,991.12 × 7,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,039.52x = 139,170,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,170,668.58/13,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.99

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