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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.92, 18,008.90 and 7,081.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.92, 18,008.90 and 7,081.69 is: 9,772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.92 : 18,008.90 = 7,081.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.92/18,008.90 = 7,081.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.92x = 18,008.90 × 7,081.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.92x = 127,533,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,533,419.72/13,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.74

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