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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,064.85, 18,030.96 and 7,399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,064.85, 18,030.96 and 7,399.98 is: 10,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,064.85 : 18,030.96 = 7,399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,064.85/18,030.96 = 7,399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,064.85x = 18,030.96 × 7,399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,064.85x = 133,428,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,428,743.38/13,064.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,212.80

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