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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,081.73, 18,046.45 and 7,772.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,081.73, 18,046.45 and 7,772.79 is: 10,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,081.73 : 18,046.45 = 7,772.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,081.73/18,046.45 = 7,772.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,081.73x = 18,046.45 × 7,772.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,081.73x = 140,271,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,271,270.87/13,081.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.68

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