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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.62, 18,005.76 and 7,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.62, 18,005.76 and 7,079.40 is: 9,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.62 : 18,005.76 = 7,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.62/18,005.76 = 7,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.62x = 18,005.76 × 7,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.62x = 127,469,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,469,977.34/13,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.60

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