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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.25, 18,041.24 and 7,767.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.25, 18,041.24 and 7,767.06 is: 10,719.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.25 : 18,041.24 = 7,767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.25/18,041.24 = 7,767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.25x = 18,041.24 × 7,767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.25x = 140,127,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,127,354.72/13,072.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.46

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