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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.46, 18,039.96 and 7,104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.46, 18,039.96 and 7,104.13 is: 9,803.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.46 : 18,039.96 = 7,104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.46/18,039.96 = 7,104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.46x = 18,039.96 × 7,104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.46x = 128,158,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,158,221.03/13,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.68

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