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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.72, 18,039.99 and 7,104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.72, 18,039.99 and 7,104.19 is: 9,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.72 : 18,039.99 = 7,104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.72/18,039.99 = 7,104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.72x = 18,039.99 × 7,104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.72x = 128,159,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,159,516.56/13,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.58

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