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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,064.08, 18,031.56 and 7,478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,064.08, 18,031.56 and 7,478.32 is: 10,321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,064.08 : 18,031.56 = 7,478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,064.08/18,031.56 = 7,478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,064.08x = 18,031.56 × 7,478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,064.08x = 134,845,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,845,775.78/13,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.87

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