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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,030.56, 17,981.86 and 7,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,030.56, 17,981.86 and 7,365.28 is: 10,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,030.56 : 17,981.86 = 7,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,030.56/17,981.86 = 7,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,030.56x = 17,981.86 × 7,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,030.56x = 132,441,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,441,433.82/13,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.91

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