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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047, 18,004.34 and 7,078.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047, 18,004.34 and 7,078.44 is: 9,767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047 : 18,004.34 = 7,078.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047/18,004.34 = 7,078.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047x = 18,004.34 × 7,078.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047x = 127,442,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,442,605.04/13,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.96

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