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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.36, 17,996.98 and 7,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.36, 17,996.98 and 7,073.04 is: 9,760.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.36 : 17,996.98 = 7,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.36/17,996.98 = 7,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.36x = 17,996.98 × 7,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.36x = 127,293,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,293,359.42/13,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.74

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