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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.41, 18,042.55 and 7,766.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.41, 18,042.55 and 7,766.21 is: 10,718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.41 : 18,042.55 = 7,766.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.41/18,042.55 = 7,766.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.41x = 18,042.55 × 7,766.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.41x = 140,122,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,122,122.61/13,072.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,718.92

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