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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,012.84, 17,958.32 and 7,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,012.84, 17,958.32 and 7,349.84 is: 10,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,012.84 : 17,958.32 = 7,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,012.84/17,958.32 = 7,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,012.84x = 17,958.32 × 7,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,012.84x = 131,990,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,990,778.67/13,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.12

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