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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,078.78, 18,049.07 and 7,110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,078.78, 18,049.07 and 7,110.86 is: 9,813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,078.78 : 18,049.07 = 7,110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,078.78/18,049.07 = 7,110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,078.78x = 18,049.07 × 7,110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,078.78x = 128,344,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,344,409.90/13,078.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.18

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