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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.15, 18,039.56 and 7,103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.15, 18,039.56 and 7,103.81 is: 9,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.15 : 18,039.56 = 7,103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.15/18,039.56 = 7,103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.15x = 18,039.56 × 7,103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.15x = 128,149,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,149,526.11/13,072.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.25

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