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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.81, 17,991.72 and 7,734.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.81, 17,991.72 and 7,734.69 is: 10,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.81 : 17,991.72 = 7,734.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.81/17,991.72 = 7,734.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.81x = 17,991.72 × 7,734.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.81x = 139,160,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,160,376.77/13,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.33

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