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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,040.32, 17,995.64 and 7,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,040.32, 17,995.64 and 7,072 is: 9,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,040.32 : 17,995.64 = 7,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,040.32/17,995.64 = 7,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,040.32x = 17,995.64 × 7,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,040.32x = 127,265,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,265,166.08/13,040.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.36

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