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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,039.79, 17,992.14 and 7,736.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,039.79, 17,992.14 and 7,736.33 is: 10,674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,039.79 : 17,992.14 = 7,736.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,039.79/17,992.14 = 7,736.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,039.79x = 17,992.14 × 7,736.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,039.79x = 139,193,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,193,132.45/13,039.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.49

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