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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,079.46, 18,039.84 and 9,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,079.46, 18,039.84 and 9,249.50 is: 12,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,079.46 : 18,039.84 = 9,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,079.46/18,039.84 = 9,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,079.46x = 18,039.84 × 9,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,079.46x = 166,859,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,859,500.08/13,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.37

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