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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.58, 17,997.28 and 7,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.58, 17,997.28 and 7,073.24 is: 9,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.58 : 17,997.28 = 7,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.58/17,997.28 = 7,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.58x = 17,997.28 × 7,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.58x = 127,299,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,299,080.79/13,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,761.02

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