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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.73, 18,006.62 and 7,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.73, 18,006.62 and 7,080.25 is: 9,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.73 : 18,006.62 = 7,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.73/18,006.62 = 7,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.73x = 18,006.62 × 7,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.73x = 127,491,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,491,371.26/13,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,770.40

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