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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,073.32, 18,041.22 and 7,768.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,073.32, 18,041.22 and 7,768.36 is: 10,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,073.32 : 18,041.22 = 7,768.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,073.32/18,041.22 = 7,768.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,073.32x = 18,041.22 × 7,768.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,073.32x = 140,150,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,150,691.80/13,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.36

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