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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,050.74, 18,009.83 and 7,673.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,050.74, 18,009.83 and 7,673.78 is: 10,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,050.74 : 18,009.83 = 7,673.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,050.74/18,009.83 = 7,673.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,050.74x = 18,009.83 × 7,673.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,050.74x = 138,203,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,203,479.91/13,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.71

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