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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,071.39, 18,038.34 and 7,102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,071.39, 18,038.34 and 7,102.77 is: 9,801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,071.39 : 18,038.34 = 7,102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,071.39/18,038.34 = 7,102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,071.39x = 18,038.34 × 7,102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,071.39x = 128,122,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,122,180.20/13,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.73

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