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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,064.69, 18,036.96 and 7,962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,064.69, 18,036.96 and 7,962.11 is: 10,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,064.69 : 18,036.96 = 7,962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,064.69/18,036.96 = 7,962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,064.69x = 18,036.96 × 7,962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,064.69x = 143,612,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,612,259.59/13,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.40

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