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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.76, 18,007.92 and 8,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.76, 18,007.92 and 8,013.20 is: 11,058.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.76 : 18,007.92 = 8,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.76/18,007.92 = 8,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.76x = 18,007.92 × 8,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.76x = 144,300,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,300,974.50/13,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.59

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