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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,056.38, 18,015.99 and 7,679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,056.38, 18,015.99 and 7,679.06 is: 10,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056.38 : 18,015.99 = 7,679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056.38/18,015.99 = 7,679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056.38x = 18,015.99 × 7,679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056.38x = 138,345,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,345,868.17/13,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.04

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