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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.95, 18,010.86 and 7,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.95, 18,010.86 and 7,672.16 is: 10,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.95 : 18,010.86 = 7,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.95/18,010.86 = 7,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.95x = 18,010.86 × 7,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.95x = 138,182,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,182,109.60/13,049.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.71

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