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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,081.83, 18,052.88 and 7,707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,081.83, 18,052.88 and 7,707.39 is: 10,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,081.83 : 18,052.88 = 7,707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,081.83/18,052.88 = 7,707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,081.83x = 18,052.88 × 7,707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,081.83x = 139,140,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,140,548.25/13,081.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.17

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