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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.04, 18,021.52 and 7,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.04, 18,021.52 and 7,681.16 is: 10,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.04 : 18,021.52 = 7,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.04/18,021.52 = 7,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.04x = 18,021.52 × 7,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.04x = 138,426,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,426,178.56/13,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.03

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