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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.88, 18,005.88 and 7,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.88, 18,005.88 and 7,079.56 is: 9,769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.88 : 18,005.88 = 7,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.88/18,005.88 = 7,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.88x = 18,005.88 × 7,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.88x = 127,473,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,473,707.81/13,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.69

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