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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,067, 18,032.46 and 7,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,067, 18,032.46 and 7,179 is: 9,907.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,067 : 18,032.46 = 7,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,067/18,032.46 = 7,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,067x = 18,032.46 × 7,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,067x = 129,455,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,455,030.34/13,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.02

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