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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.14, 17,997.12 and 7,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.14, 17,997.12 and 7,934.90 is: 10,950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.14 : 17,997.12 = 7,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.14/17,997.12 = 7,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.14x = 17,997.12 × 7,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.14x = 142,805,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,805,257.50/13,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.37

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