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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,079.99, 18,031.33 and 9,930.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,079.99, 18,031.33 and 9,930.71 is: 13,689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,079.99 : 18,031.33 = 9,930.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,079.99/18,031.33 = 9,930.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,079.99x = 18,031.33 × 9,930.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,079.99x = 179,063,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,063,909.14/13,079.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,689.91

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