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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,016.80, 17,962.80 and 7,351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,016.80, 17,962.80 and 7,351.78 is: 10,145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,016.80 : 17,962.80 = 7,351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,016.80/17,962.80 = 7,351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,016.80x = 17,962.80 × 7,351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,016.80x = 132,058,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,058,553.78/13,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.24

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