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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,043.34, 17,999.69 and 7,379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,043.34, 17,999.69 and 7,379.19 is: 10,183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,043.34 : 17,999.69 = 7,379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,043.34/17,999.69 = 7,379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,043.34x = 17,999.69 × 7,379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,043.34x = 132,823,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,823,095.56/13,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.21

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