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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.44, 17,956 and 7,347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.44, 17,956 and 7,347.32 is: 10,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.44 : 17,956 = 7,347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.44/17,956 = 7,347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.44x = 17,956 × 7,347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.44x = 131,928,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,928,477.92/13,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.42

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