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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.05, 18,035.45 and 7,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.05, 18,035.45 and 7,762.88 is: 10,713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.05 : 18,035.45 = 7,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.05/18,035.45 = 7,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.05x = 18,035.45 × 7,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.05x = 140,006,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,006,905.10/13,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,713.68

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