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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,040.95, 17,996.52 and 7,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,040.95, 17,996.52 and 7,072.60 is: 9,760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,040.95 : 17,996.52 = 7,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,040.95/17,996.52 = 7,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,040.95x = 17,996.52 × 7,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,040.95x = 127,282,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,282,187.35/13,040.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.19

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