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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.58, 17,955.91 and 7,346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.58, 17,955.91 and 7,346.27 is: 10,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.58 : 17,955.91 = 7,346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.58/17,955.91 = 7,346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.58x = 17,955.91 × 7,346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.58x = 131,908,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,908,916.03/13,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.81

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