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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,052.52, 18,009.35 and 7,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,052.52, 18,009.35 and 7,947.97 is: 10,966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,052.52 : 18,009.35 = 7,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,052.52/18,009.35 = 7,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,052.52x = 18,009.35 × 7,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,052.52x = 143,137,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,137,773.52/13,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.29

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