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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,045.59, 18,002.40 and 7,077.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,045.59, 18,002.40 and 7,077.04 is: 9,766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,045.59 : 18,002.40 = 7,077.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,045.59/18,002.40 = 7,077.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,045.59x = 18,002.40 × 7,077.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,045.59x = 127,403,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,403,673.16/13,045.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,766.03

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