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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.52, 19,879.71 and 7,007.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.52, 19,879.71 and 7,007.86 is: 10,514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.52 : 19,879.71 = 7,007.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.52/19,879.71 = 7,007.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.52x = 19,879.71 × 7,007.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.52x = 139,314,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,314,174.82/13,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.66

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