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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,042.61, 17,999.11 and 7,936.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,042.61, 17,999.11 and 7,936.37 is: 10,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,042.61 : 17,999.11 = 7,936.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,042.61/17,999.11 = 7,936.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,042.61x = 17,999.11 × 7,936.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,042.61x = 142,847,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,847,596.63/13,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.38

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