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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,069.80, 18,038.95 and 7,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,069.80, 18,038.95 and 7,763.59 is: 10,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,069.80 : 18,038.95 = 7,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,069.80/18,038.95 = 7,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,069.80x = 18,038.95 × 7,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,069.80x = 140,047,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,047,011.83/13,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.31

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