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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,009.35, 17,952.97 and 7,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,009.35, 17,952.97 and 7,344.34 is: 10,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,009.35 : 17,952.97 = 7,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,009.35/17,952.97 = 7,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,009.35x = 17,952.97 × 7,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,009.35x = 131,852,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,852,715.69/13,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.23

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