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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,079.48, 18,049.55 and 9,737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,079.48, 18,049.55 and 9,737.24 is: 13,437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,079.48 : 18,049.55 = 9,737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,079.48/18,049.55 = 9,737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,079.48x = 18,049.55 × 9,737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,079.48x = 175,752,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,752,800.24/13,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.29

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