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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,063.53, 18,027.96 and 7,758.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,063.53, 18,027.96 and 7,758.36 is: 10,706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,063.53 : 18,027.96 = 7,758.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,063.53/18,027.96 = 7,758.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,063.53x = 18,027.96 × 7,758.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,063.53x = 139,867,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,867,403.75/13,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.71

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