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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,040.82, 17,993.91 and 7,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,040.82, 17,993.91 and 7,664.13 is: 10,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,040.82 : 17,993.91 = 7,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,040.82/17,993.91 = 7,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,040.82x = 17,993.91 × 7,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,040.82x = 137,907,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,907,665.45/13,040.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.08

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