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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,096.08, 18,073.08 and 7,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,096.08, 18,073.08 and 7,506 is: 10,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,096.08 : 18,073.08 = 7,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,096.08/18,073.08 = 7,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,096.08x = 18,073.08 × 7,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,096.08x = 135,656,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,656,538.48/13,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.56

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