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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.81, 18,039.98 and 7,104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.81, 18,039.98 and 7,104.35 is: 9,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.81 : 18,039.98 = 7,104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.81/18,039.98 = 7,104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.81x = 18,039.98 × 7,104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.81x = 128,162,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,162,206.19/13,072.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.72

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