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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,009.79, 17,952.17 and 7,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,009.79, 17,952.17 and 7,344.86 is: 10,135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,009.79 : 17,952.17 = 7,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,009.79/17,952.17 = 7,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,009.79x = 17,952.17 × 7,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,009.79x = 131,856,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,856,048.86/13,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.14

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