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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,094.72, 18,071.52 and 7,506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,094.72, 18,071.52 and 7,506.56 is: 10,359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,094.72 : 18,071.52 = 7,506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,094.72/18,071.52 = 7,506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,094.72x = 18,071.52 × 7,506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,094.72x = 135,654,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,654,949.17/13,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.52

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