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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,040.01, 17,993.89 and 8,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,040.01, 17,993.89 and 8,004.44 is: 11,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,040.01 : 17,993.89 = 8,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,040.01/17,993.89 = 8,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,040.01x = 17,993.89 × 8,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,040.01x = 144,030,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,030,972.85/13,040.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.32

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