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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.47, 18,022.72 and 7,682.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.47, 18,022.72 and 7,682.07 is: 10,600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.47 : 18,022.72 = 7,682.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.47/18,022.72 = 7,682.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.47x = 18,022.72 × 7,682.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.47x = 138,451,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,451,758.22/13,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.83

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