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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,094.73, 18,071.19 and 7,429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,094.73, 18,071.19 and 7,429.50 is: 10,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,094.73 : 18,071.19 = 7,429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,094.73/18,071.19 = 7,429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,094.73x = 18,071.19 × 7,429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,094.73x = 134,259,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,259,906.11/13,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.97

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