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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,040.73, 17,996.07 and 7,072.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,040.73, 17,996.07 and 7,072.35 is: 9,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,040.73 : 17,996.07 = 7,072.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,040.73/17,996.07 = 7,072.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,040.73x = 17,996.07 × 7,072.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,040.73x = 127,274,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,274,505.66/13,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.77

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