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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.36, 17,996.04 and 7,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.36, 17,996.04 and 7,737.48 is: 10,677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.36 : 17,996.04 = 7,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.36/17,996.04 = 7,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.36x = 17,996.04 × 7,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.36x = 139,243,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,243,999.58/13,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,677.11

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