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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.52, 17,954.52 and 7,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.52, 17,954.52 and 7,042.20 is: 9,718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.52 : 17,954.52 = 7,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.52/17,954.52 = 7,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.52x = 17,954.52 × 7,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.52x = 126,439,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,439,320.74/13,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.24

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