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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,079.30, 18,043.40 and 9,486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,079.30, 18,043.40 and 9,486.41 is: 13,086.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,079.30 : 18,043.40 = 9,486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,079.30/18,043.40 = 9,486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,079.30x = 18,043.40 × 9,486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,079.30x = 171,166,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,166,952.54/13,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.86

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