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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,073.47, 18,041.74 and 7,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,073.47, 18,041.74 and 7,105.52 is: 9,805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,073.47 : 18,041.74 = 7,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,073.47/18,041.74 = 7,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,073.47x = 18,041.74 × 7,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,073.47x = 128,195,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,195,971.75/13,073.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.81

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