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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.93, 18,035.10 and 7,403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.93, 18,035.10 and 7,403.67 is: 10,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.93 : 18,035.10 = 7,403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.93/18,035.10 = 7,403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.93x = 18,035.10 × 7,403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.93x = 133,525,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,525,928.82/13,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.05

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