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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.18, 18,005.94 and 7,079.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.18, 18,005.94 and 7,079.74 is: 9,769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.18 : 18,005.94 = 7,079.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.18/18,005.94 = 7,079.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.18x = 18,005.94 × 7,079.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.18x = 127,477,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,477,373.66/13,048.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.74

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