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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.22, 18,040.02 and 7,103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.22, 18,040.02 and 7,103.90 is: 9,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.22 : 18,040.02 = 7,103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.22/18,040.02 = 7,103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.22x = 18,040.02 × 7,103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.22x = 128,154,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,154,516.54/13,072.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.58

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