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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.84, 17,955.02 and 7,345.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.84, 17,955.02 and 7,345.83 is: 10,137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.84 : 17,955.02 = 7,345.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.84/17,955.02 = 7,345.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.84x = 17,955.02 × 7,345.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.84x = 131,894,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,894,524.57/13,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.28

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