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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,042.08, 17,998.20 and 7,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,042.08, 17,998.20 and 7,074 is: 9,762.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,042.08 : 17,998.20 = 7,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,042.08/17,998.20 = 7,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,042.08x = 17,998.20 × 7,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,042.08x = 127,319,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,319,266.80/13,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,762.19

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