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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.28, 18,032.12 and 8,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.28, 18,032.12 and 8,030.88 is: 11,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.28 : 18,032.12 = 8,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.28/18,032.12 = 8,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.28x = 18,032.12 × 8,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.28x = 144,813,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,813,791.87/13,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.32

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