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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,071.97, 18,039.40 and 7,103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,071.97, 18,039.40 and 7,103.63 is: 9,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,071.97 : 18,039.40 = 7,103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,071.97/18,039.40 = 7,103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,071.97x = 18,039.40 × 7,103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,071.97x = 128,145,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,145,223.02/13,071.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.05

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