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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,070.15, 18,037.98 and 7,406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,070.15, 18,037.98 and 7,406.27 is: 10,221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,070.15 : 18,037.98 = 7,406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,070.15/18,037.98 = 7,406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,070.15x = 18,037.98 × 7,406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,070.15x = 133,594,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,594,150.13/13,070.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.32

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