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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.52, 18,007.97 and 7,946.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.52, 18,007.97 and 7,946.97 is: 10,964.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.52 : 18,007.97 = 7,946.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.52/18,007.97 = 7,946.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.52x = 18,007.97 × 7,946.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.52x = 143,108,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,108,894.93/13,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.92

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