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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,056.72, 18,018.36 and 7,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,056.72, 18,018.36 and 7,468.08 is: 10,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056.72 : 18,018.36 = 7,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056.72/18,018.36 = 7,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056.72x = 18,018.36 × 7,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056.72x = 134,562,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,562,553.95/13,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.00

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