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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.42, 18,005.32 and 7,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.42, 18,005.32 and 7,079.06 is: 9,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.42 : 18,005.32 = 7,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.42/18,005.32 = 7,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.42x = 18,005.32 × 7,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.42x = 127,460,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,460,740.60/13,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.04

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