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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,063.96, 18,029.82 and 7,476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,063.96, 18,029.82 and 7,476.76 is: 10,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,063.96 : 18,029.82 = 7,476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,063.96/18,029.82 = 7,476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,063.96x = 18,029.82 × 7,476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,063.96x = 134,804,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,804,636.98/13,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.82

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