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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,016.52, 17,959.04 and 7,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,016.52, 17,959.04 and 7,351 is: 10,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,016.52 : 17,959.04 = 7,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,016.52/17,959.04 = 7,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,016.52x = 17,959.04 × 7,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,016.52x = 132,016,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,016,903.04/13,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.26

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