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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,073.79, 18,044.45 and 7,767.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,073.79, 18,044.45 and 7,767.58 is: 10,720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,073.79 : 18,044.45 = 7,767.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,073.79/18,044.45 = 7,767.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,073.79x = 18,044.45 × 7,767.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,073.79x = 140,161,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,161,708.93/13,073.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.82

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