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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.52, 19,571.96 and 7,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.52, 19,571.96 and 7,203.12 is: 10,810.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.52 : 19,571.96 = 7,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.52/19,571.96 = 7,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.52x = 19,571.96 × 7,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.52x = 140,979,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,979,176.52/13,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.03

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