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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,058.73, 18,021.15 and 7,679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,058.73, 18,021.15 and 7,679.73 is: 10,598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058.73 : 18,021.15 = 7,679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058.73/18,021.15 = 7,679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058.73x = 18,021.15 × 7,679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058.73x = 138,397,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,397,566.29/13,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.09

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